How far is West New York, NJ from Little Ferry, NJ?

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Little Ferry, NJ is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.55 mi
00h 14m
Flight
4.72 mi
7.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.72 mi
Kilometers
7.6 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.55 mi
Kilometers
12.15 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Sat, Apr 18, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-18T09:11
Arrive Little Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West New York
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ridgefield
NJ

Town in Connecticut

From West New York
3.8 mi
00h 07m
To Little Ferry
3.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West New York and Little Ferry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Little Ferry.

  1. 1

    Start on 60th Street

    1884 ft · 1 min · 60th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boulevard East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boulevard East

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Woodcliff Avenue

    2745 ft · 59 sec · Woodcliff Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broad Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 46 West

    740 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    779 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    100 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Charles Street

    58 m · 8 sec · Charles Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charles Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and Little Ferry.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
157.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 46 West
2.14 mi · 28%
Boulevard East
1.7 mi · 23%
Broad Avenue
0.98 mi · 13%
Fairview Avenue
0.93 mi · 12%
Grand Avenue
0.69 mi · 9%
Woodcliff Avenue
0.52 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 46 West

Merge slight left

2 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 07m from West New York
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West New York and Partly Sunny near Little Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West New York to Little Ferry?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from West New York and 3.8 miles from Little Ferry.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West New York and Partly Sunny near Little Ferry.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 7.6 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

14 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Little Ferry. Straight-line distance: 4.72 mi (7.6 km).

West New York

#1 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Little Ferry

#2 Little Ferry

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population10,689
Coordinates40.8528800, -74.0420800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Little Ferry (-74.04208, 40.85288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.01 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.21
0.54 gal · 2.02 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.10 $2.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.24 $2.48
Premium $4.95 $1.34 $2.68
Diesel $5.98 $1.61 $3.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and Little Ferry. The current time is 09:11:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.