How far is Clifton, NJ from North Haledon, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to North Haledon, NJ is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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
7.82 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.78 mi
10.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.78 mi
Kilometers
10.91 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.82 mi
Kilometers
12.58 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Haledon
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-18T12:59
Arrive North Haledon
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 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
Paterson
NJ

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

From Clifton
3.9 mi
00h 07m
To North Haledon
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and North Haledon.

  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

    1797 ft · 45 sec · Clifton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue

    2787 ft · 58 sec · Van Houten Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    3155 ft · 48 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2457 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto West Broadway

    2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Belmont Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    582 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    112 m · 29 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    100 m · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
217.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
2.8 mi · 36%
Belmont Avenue
2.21 mi · 28%
Van Houten Avenue
0.53 mi · 7%
West Broadway
0.52 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.47 mi · 6%
Clifton Avenue
0.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Belmont Avenue

Turn right onto Belmont Avenue

2.21 mi · 00h 04m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paterson
00h 07m from Clifton
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Partly Sunny near North Haledon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to North Haledon?

The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Paterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Clifton and 3.9 miles from North Haledon.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clifton and Partly Sunny near North Haledon.

Stop Ideas Near Paterson

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 Paterson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 2.9 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paterson.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and North Haledon. Straight-line distance: 6.78 mi (10.91 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
North Haledon

#2 North Haledon

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population8,362
Coordinates40.9551000, -74.1859800
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: North Haledon (-74.18598, 40.9551)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.04 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.21
0.54 gal · 2.08 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.10 $2.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.24 $2.48
Premium $4.95 $1.34 $2.68
Diesel $5.98 $1.61 $3.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and North Haledon. The current time is 12:59:05.

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.