How far is Bogota, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Bogota, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
12.2 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.1 mi
11.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.1 mi
Kilometers
11.43 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.2 mi
Kilometers
19.64 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Bogota
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bogota
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bogota
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
Saddle Brook
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Bogota
6 mi
00h 09m
To Clifton
6.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bogota and Clifton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bogota and Clifton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Fort Lee Road

    1032 ft · 52 sec · West Fort Lee Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto River Road

    3016 ft · 60 sec · River Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Avenue

    84 m · 10 sec · West Shore Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fairview Avenue

    670 ft · 31 sec · Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Palisade Avenue

    77 m · 9 sec · Palisade Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    34 m · 2 sec · North Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 West

    884 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark, Hasbrouck Heights

    805 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Polifly Road

    643 ft · 11 sec · Polifly Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Terrace Avenue

    1353 ft · 35 sec · Terrace Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Charlton Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Charlton Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    60 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton

    946 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2304 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue

    2670 ft · 54 sec · Van Houten Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1817 ft · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto St James Place

    680 ft · 32 sec · St James Place

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Donna Drive

    159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bogota and Clifton.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
196.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charlton Avenue
5.71 mi · 47%
Christopher Columbus Highway
1.49 mi · 12%
CR 509 South
0.62 mi · 5%
River Road
0.57 mi · 5%
Van Houten Avenue
0.51 mi · 4%
Clifton Avenue
0.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Charlton Avenue

Continue straight

3.48 mi · 00h 05m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saddle Brook
00h 09m from Bogota
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bogota and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bogota to Clifton?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Saddle Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Bogota and 6.3 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bogota and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Saddle Brook

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 Saddle Brook and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.5 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 13.4 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 11.7 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 13.4 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 Saddle Brook.

RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bogota and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 7.1 mi (11.43 km).

Bogota

#1 Bogota

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population8,297
Coordinates40.8762100, -74.0298600
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: West Fort Lee Road (-74.029849, 40.876235)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.51
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.76 $3.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.98 $3.96
Premium $4.95 $2.13 $4.26
Diesel $5.98 $2.57 $5.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bogota and Clifton. The current time is 21:28:29.

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.