How far is Clifton, NJ from Maywood, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Maywood, NJ is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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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
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 Maywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Maywood.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rochelle Park, Paramus
834 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Riverview Avenue
137 m · 10 sec · Riverview Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
2438 ft · 51 sec · Essex Street
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Turn left onto Maywood Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Maywood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maywood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Maywood.
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
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.05 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Clifton and Clear near Maywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Maywood?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Elmwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Clifton and 4.7 miles from Maywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Clifton and Clear near Maywood.
Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Park
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 Elmwood Park.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Maywood. Straight-line distance: 6.14 mi (9.88 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 Maywood
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 40.9026000, -74.0618100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maywood (-74.06181, 40.9026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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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