How far is Clifton, NJ from Englewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Englewood, NJ is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Englewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Englewood.
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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 left to continue on McLean Boulevard
2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: New York City
669 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1503 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1430 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Englewood
1538 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Broad Avenue
2455 ft · 1 min · Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Nostrand Avenue
1207 ft · 45 sec · Van Nostrand Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto East Palisade Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · East Palisade Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palisade Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Englewood.
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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 00h 06m
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 leaving Clifton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Englewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Englewood?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 8.1 miles from Clifton and 8.1 miles from Englewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clifton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Englewood.
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.
Yonkers station
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Englewood. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.52 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 Englewood
City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 28,278 |
| Coordinates | 40.8928800, -73.9726400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Englewood (-73.97264, 40.89288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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