How far is Clifton, NJ from North Bergen, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to North Bergen, NJ is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and North Bergen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and North Bergen.
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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
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 3
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95 North: North Bergen, Kennedy Boulevard
730 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
2026 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Bergen
723 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Paterson Plank Road
3044 ft · 60 sec · Paterson Plank Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Paterson Plank Road
95 m · 8 sec · Paterson Plank Road
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Turn left
951 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Tonnelle Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto 79th Street
1574 ft · 1 min · 79th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 79th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and North Bergen.
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
6.77 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Partly Sunny near North Bergen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to North Bergen?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Clifton and 6.4 miles from North Bergen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clifton and Partly Sunny near North Bergen.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherford
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 North Bergen. Straight-line distance: 8.77 mi (14.11 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 North Bergen
Township in Hudson County, New Jersey
| Population | 59,859 |
| Coordinates | 40.8042700, -74.0120800 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bergen (-74.01208, 40.80427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
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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