How far is Clifton, NJ from Oakland, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Oakland, NJ is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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 of 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 Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Oakland.
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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
1797 ft · 45 sec · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue
2787 ft · 58 sec · Van Houten Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
3155 ft · 48 sec · Broad Street
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2457 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Broadway
2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Belmont Avenue
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Continue on High Mountain Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · High Mountain Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Franklin Lake Road
45 m · 2 sec · Franklin Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Lake Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Franklin Lake Road
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Continue on Long Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Ramapo Valley Road
1.1 km · 58 sec · Ramapo Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ramapo Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Oakland.
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.
Belmont Avenue
Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
3.39 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 leaving Clifton and Rain near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Oakland?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
North Haledon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Clifton and 7.2 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Clifton and Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near North Haledon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Passaic City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Haledon.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.17 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 Oakland
Oakland is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0131500, -74.2643100 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-74.26431, 41.01315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 | $4.10 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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