How far is Allendale, NJ from Cliffside Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Allendale, NJ to Cliffside Park, NJ is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
20.38 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.9 mi
27.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.9 mi
Kilometers
27.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.38 mi
Kilometers
32.8 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cliffside Park
Thu, Apr 30, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Allendale
Thu, Apr 30, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-04-30T05:02
Arrive Cliffside Park
Thu, Apr 30, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Rochelle Park
NJ

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

From Allendale
10 mi
00h 16m
To Cliffside Park
10.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph N
Destination
Cliffside Park Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Fairview as the closest live forecast in the Bergen County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allendale and Cliffside Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allendale and Cliffside Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Franklin Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hollywood Avenue

    2586 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Hollywood Avenue

    1010 ft · 33 sec · Hollywood Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: New York

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46: The Ridgefields

    904 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield

    77 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield

    2278 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue

    720 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    134 m · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    849 ft · 17 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bluff Road

    569 ft · 26 sec · Bluff Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Anderson Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Anderson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Gorge Road

    1713 ft · 44 sec · Gorge Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Palisade Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Palisade Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palisade Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allendale and Cliffside Park.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hollywood Avenue
9.68 mi · 47%
Franklin Turnpike
2.87 mi · 14%
Christopher Columbus Highway
2.68 mi · 13%
US 46 East
1.07 mi · 5%
I 95 South
0.97 mi · 5%
Anderson Avenue
0.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hollywood Avenue

Merge slight left

9 mi · 00h 12m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochelle Park
00h 16m from Allendale
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Allendale and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Cliffside Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allendale to Cliffside Park?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Allendale and 10.4 miles from Cliffside Park.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Allendale and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Cliffside Park.

Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park

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 Rochelle Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.6 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 14.1 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 13.6 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 14.1 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 Rochelle Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Cliffside Park. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.19 km).

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#1 Allendale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population6,701
Coordinates41.0414900, -74.1290300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Cliffside Park

#2 Cliffside Park

Borough in New Jersey

Population26,001
Coordinates40.8214900, -73.9876400
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Turnpike (-74.12901, 41.041492)
End: Palisade Avenue (-73.987708, 40.821534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $4.95 $3.57 $7.13
Diesel $5.98 $4.31 $8.61

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Allendale and Cliffside Park. The current time is 05:02:47.

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.