How far is Clifton, NJ from Cliffside Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Cliffside Park, NJ is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Cliffside Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Cliffside Park.
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Start on Holly Street
157 m · 25 sec · Holly Street
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Turn right onto Donna Drive
159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto St James Place
680 ft · 34 sec · St James Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
2848 ft · 49 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Take the ramp right
143 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Piaget Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Piaget Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
720 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
134 m · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
849 ft · 17 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Bluff Road
569 ft · 26 sec · Bluff Road
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Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Anderson Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Gorge Road
1713 ft · 44 sec · Gorge Road
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Turn sharp left onto Palisade Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · Palisade Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palisade Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Cliffside Park.
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.
US 46 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
7.94 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Cliffside Park?
The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Lodi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Clifton and 7 miles from Cliffside Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Clifton is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Lodi
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 Lodi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Cliffside Park. Straight-line distance: 9.55 mi (15.37 km).
#1 Clifton
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 85,025 |
| Coordinates | 40.8584300, -74.1637600 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cliffside Park
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 26,001 |
| Coordinates | 40.8214900, -73.9876400 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cliffside Park (-73.98764, 40.82149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
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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