How far is Clifton, NJ from Guttenberg, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Guttenberg, NJ is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Jersey in eastern USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Guttenberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Guttenberg.
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Start on Holly Street
157 m · 27 sec · Holly Street
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Turn left onto Donna Drive
733 ft · 35 sec · Donna Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
135 m · 21 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn right onto Hutton Road
12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road
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Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
53 m · 13 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
2821 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Allwood Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Allwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allwood Circle
20 m · 1 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
1142 ft · 28 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Take the ramp left
661 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Route 3
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
568 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on South Marginal Highway
948 ft · 25 sec · South Marginal Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boulevard East
1676 ft · 34 sec · Boulevard East
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Turn left onto Highwood Avenue
1159 ft · 36 sec · Highwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Place
138 m · 22 sec · Liberty Place
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto 60th Street
586 ft · 20 sec · 60th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2813 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto 69th Street
713 ft · 31 sec · 69th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 69th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Guttenberg.
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.
State Route 3
Merge slight left onto State Route 3
7.76 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clifton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy near Guttenberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Guttenberg?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 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?
Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Clifton and 7 miles from Guttenberg.
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 4.3 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 $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clifton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy near Guttenberg.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Guttenberg. Straight-line distance: 9.54 mi (15.35 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 Guttenberg
Town
| Population | 11,015 |
| Coordinates | 40.7920500, -74.0037500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guttenberg (-74.00375, 40.79205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
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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