Origin
Little Ferry, NJ
Afternoon in Little Ferry on Friday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Ferry, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Ferry, NJ
Garrison Gao
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Little Ferry, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 6.4 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sylvan Avenue, Passaic Street, Passaic Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on Sylvan Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 6.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sylvan Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 40 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.4 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 40 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 503 / Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 46 / Sylvan Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 40 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 40 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 503 / Liberty Street
Turn right onto CR 503 / Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 46 / Sylvan Avenue
Turn left onto US 46 / Sylvan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 61 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 61 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Passaic Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Passaic Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wall Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Bypass | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sylvan Avenue
— 2.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Ferry, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Charles Street
190 ft
·
10 sec
·
Charles Street
2
Turn right onto CR 40
327 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto CR 503
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Liberty Street
4
Turn left onto US 46
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Sylvan Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
525 ft
·
23 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 61
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
7
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Memorial Drive
8
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CR 40
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
10
Continue on CR 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Wall Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wall Street
12
Continue on Passaic Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Street
13
Continue on Passaic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Afternoon in Passaic on Friday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
W 2 to 14 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Little Ferry, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 6.4 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sylvan Avenue, Passaic Street, Passaic Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.2 miles from Little Ferry, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.4 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 40 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 503 / Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 46 / Sylvan Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Little Ferry, NJ to Passaic, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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