How far is Clifton, NJ from Brookdale, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Brookdale, NJ is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2 miles (3.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.92 mi
00h 06m
Flight
1.98 mi
3.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.98 mi
Kilometers
3.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.92 mi
Kilometers
4.7 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookdale
Tue, Nov 10, 11:41 AM EST
Return by in Clifton
Tue, Nov 10, 11:48 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-11-10T11:35
Arrive Brookdale
Tue, Nov 10, 11:41 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Little Falls
NJ

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Clifton
1.5 mi
00h 03m
To Brookdale
1.5 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holly Street

    157 m · 27 sec · Holly Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 35 sec · Donna Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 21 sec · Olga B Terrace

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 13 sec · Olga B Terrace

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clifton Avenue

    2821 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allwood Road

    1634 ft · 39 sec · Allwood Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Irwin Place

    144 m · 21 sec · Irwin Place

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Irwin Place

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
344.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
1.63 mi · 56%
Clifton Avenue
0.53 mi · 18%
Allwood Road
0.31 mi · 11%
Donna Drive
0.14 mi · 5%
Olga B Terrace
0.12 mi · 4%
Holly Street
0.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

1.63 mi · 00h 03m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
00h 03m from Clifton
Leave By
8:18 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Brookdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Clifton and 1.5 miles from Brookdale.

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

The direct path is about 2 miles (3.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Brookdale.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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 Little Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.7 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 13.3 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 8.3 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 13.3 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 Little Falls.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Brookdale. Straight-line distance: 1.98 mi (3.19 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brookdale

Brookdale is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8337100, -74.1829200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Brookdale (-74.18292, 40.83371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.1 gal
0.39 L · about $0.41
Round trip
$0.81
0.2 gal · 0.78 L
Estimated CO2
0.9 kg one way
Round trip: 1.8 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.05 $0.41 $0.81
Mid-grade $4.67 $0.47 $0.93
Premium $4.98 $0.50 $1.00
Diesel $6.30 $0.63 $1.26

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Brookdale. The current time is 11:35:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.