How far is Cliffside Park, NJ from Allendale, NJ?
The driving distance from Cliffside Park, NJ to Allendale, NJ is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cliffside Park and Allendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cliffside Park and Allendale.
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Start on Palisade Avenue
23 m · 11 sec · Palisade Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Gorge Road
1746 ft · 35 sec · Gorge Road
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Turn straight onto Anderson Avenue
2675 ft · 56 sec · Anderson Avenue
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Turn left onto Columbia Avenue
572 ft · 21 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto Glen Road
117 m · 24 sec · Glen Road
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Turn sharp left
2855 ft · 50 sec
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Turn slight right
799 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on East Homestead Avenue
750 ft · 18 sec · East Homestead Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 46 West
151 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Paramus
129 m · 12 sec
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Continue on NJ 17 North: Paramus
628 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 7 South: Waldwick, Ho-Ho-Kus
583 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Sheridan Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street
117 m · 14 sec
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Continue on East Prospect Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Franklin Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cliffside Park and Allendale.
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.
NJ 17 North
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4.09 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Cliffside Park and Chance Rain Showers near Allendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cliffside Park to Allendale?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 9.8 miles from Cliffside Park and 9.8 miles from Allendale.
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 2.7 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Cliffside Park and Chance Rain Showers near Allendale.
Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochelle Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cliffside Park and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.19 km).
#1 Cliffside Park
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 26,001 |
| Coordinates | 40.8214900, -73.9876400 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allendale
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 6,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.0414900, -74.1290300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allendale (-74.12903, 41.04149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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