Little Falls, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Little Falls, NY have 8 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 14-mile quick runs to 251-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Little Falls, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
256.3 mi
Islip, NY
Quickest Drive
22m
Country Meadows Mobile Home Park, NY
Plan Around Little Falls, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Little Falls, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Little Falls, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Little Falls, NY
Little Falls, NY to Babylon, NY
Little Falls, NY to Hempstead, NY
Little Falls, NY to Queens, NY
Little Falls, NY to Jamaica, NY
Little Falls, NY to New York City, NY
Little Falls, NY to Manhattan, NY
Little Falls, NY to The Bronx, NY
Little Falls, NY to Country Meadows Mobile Home Park, NY
Driving from Little Falls, NY
Expect an average of 199 miles and about 4h 4m behind the wheel when leaving Little Falls, NY. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 251 miles (5h 7m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Little Falls, NY most often head toward Babylon, NY (250.5 mi, 5h 7m), Hempstead, NY (231.7 mi, 4h 44m), Queens, NY (226.2 mi, 4h 38m), Jamaica, NY (225 mi, 4h 35m), and New York City, NY (219.2 mi, 4h 24m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 199-mile trip from Little Falls, NY, budget about $31 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Little Falls, NY and 3 routes heading into Little Falls, NY, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 251 miles.
The longest mapped route from Little Falls, NY covers 251 miles and takes approximately 5h 7m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Little Falls, NY runs about 199 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 199-mile trip from Little Falls, NY costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Little Falls, NY include Babylon, NY, Hempstead, NY, Queens, NY and Jamaica, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Little Falls, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,567
Median Income
$51,763
Median Home Value
$91,100
Median Age
39.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Little Falls, NY at a Glance
Founded
1723
Elevation
420 ft
Area
4 mi²
Notable People from Little Falls, NY
A sampling of people born in Little Falls, NY.
George E. Wiley
1881–1954
American racing cyclist (1881–1954)
Frederick J. Clarke
1915–2002
United States general (1915-2002)
William J. Scherle
1923–2003
American politician (1923-2003)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Little Falls, NY.
Little Falls Historic District
historic district in New York, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1380663), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Little Falls, NY
Little Falls is a small city in Central New York, located along the Erie Canal.
1 Herkimer Home State Historic Site, 200 State Route 169, ☏ +1 315 823-0398. W-Su 10AM-5PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Groundsː dawn-dusk, year-round.. Historic home of Nicholas Herkimer, Brigadier General during the Revolutionary War. (updated May 2020) Erie Canal Lock #17 (Accessible via S. Ann St or State Route 169), ☏ +1 315 823-1122. M–F +1 315 823-2400, Sa–Su. One of the highest lift locks in existence, at a 40.5 ft height difference. Rock climbing and nature walks on adjacent Moss Island.
Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts, 401 Canal Place, ☏ +1 315 823-0808, [email protected]. Tuesday - Saturday, 12-4 PM. Little Falls Canal Celebration. Garlic and Herb Festival, Canal Place. Cheese Festival, Main Street. During the 19th century, the area around the city of Little Falls produced more cheese than anywhere else in the United States. This festival recalls Little Falls's past by gathering cheesemakers and vendors from across Upstate New York. (updated Jun 2017)
Beardslee Castle, 123 Old State Rd, ☏ +1 315 823-3000, [email protected]. Entrees about $20. Ann Street Restaurant and Deli, 381 S. Ann Street, ☏ +1 315 823-3290. M – Th 7 – 3, F – Sat 7 – 6. Canal Side Inn, 395 Canal Place, ☏ +1 315 823-1170, [email protected]. Tuesday-Saturday 5:00pm –. Entrees from $20 to $30.
The Inn at Stone Mill, 410 Canal Place, ☏ +1 315 823-0208. Has rooms overlooking the Mohawk River. $125 - $185. Rodeway Inn, 20 Albany St, ☏ +1 315 823-4954. Check-in: 2pm, check-out: 11am.
Little Falls is small enough that most places are accessible by foot, but as the city is built on a rather steep slope, it can be a workout. Bicycling is also a good option. Little Falls has a number of one-way streets, so drivers unfamiliar with Little Falls should pay attention to signage.
Travel tips adapted from Little Falls (New York) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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