How far is Clifton, NJ from Edgewater, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
15.11 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.07 mi
16.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.07 mi
Kilometers
16.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.11 mi
Kilometers
24.31 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewater
Fri, Apr 17, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-17T10:00
Arrive Edgewater
Fri, Apr 17, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
10:00 PM EDT
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
Lodi
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Clifton
7.5 mi
00h 12m
To Edgewater
7.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holly Street

    157 m · 25 sec · Holly Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Donna Drive

    159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto St James Place

    680 ft · 34 sec · St James Place

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clifton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2848 ft · 49 sec · Paulison Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    143 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Piaget Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Piaget Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park

    8.4 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    31 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, Palisades Park

    527 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 6th Street

    1144 ft · 25 sec · 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Central Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Central Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Palisade Avenue

    1833 ft · 40 sec · Palisade Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    3190 ft · 55 sec · State Route 5

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 5

    1960 ft · 33 sec · State Route 5

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    66 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto River Road

    1063 ft · 26 sec · River Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hilliard Avenue

    599 ft · 26 sec · Hilliard Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hilliard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 46 East
8.41 mi · 56%
Piaget Avenue
1.95 mi · 13%
State Route 5
0.97 mi · 6%
East Central Boulevard
0.9 mi · 6%
Clifton Avenue
0.9 mi · 6%
Paulison Avenue
0.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 46 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park

8.39 mi · 00h 13m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lodi
00h 12m from Clifton
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 7.5 miles from Clifton and 7.6 miles from Edgewater.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.

Stop Ideas Near Lodi

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 Lodi and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.9 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 11.5 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 11.2 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 11.5 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 Lodi.

RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 10.07 mi (16.2 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Edgewater

#2 Edgewater

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population14,396
Coordinates40.8270400, -73.9756900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Edgewater (-73.97569, 40.82704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.17 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.95 $2.63 $5.25
Diesel $5.98 $3.17 $6.34

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Edgewater. The current time is 10:00:15.

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.