How far is Clifton, NJ from Ramsey, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Ramsey, NJ is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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.
Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Ramsey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Ramsey.
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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
3257 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
2700 ft · 55 sec · River Street
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Turn left
711 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Goffle Road
1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road
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Continue on Goffle Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road
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Take the ramp slight right
100 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto NJ 208 North: Oakland
134 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Russell Avenue, Wyckoff
527 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Russell Avenue
1923 ft · 44 sec · Russell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyckoff Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Wyckoff Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyckoff Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Wyckoff Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1497 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Ramsey.
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.
Wyckoff Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyckoff Avenue
3.03 mi · 00h 05m
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 then Mostly Cloudy leaving Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near Ramsey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Ramsey?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Hawthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Clifton and 8.3 miles from Ramsey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near Ramsey.
Stop Ideas Near Hawthorne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Paterson City Council
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hawthorne.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 13.79 mi (22.2 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 Ramsey
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,811 |
| Coordinates | 41.0573200, -74.1409800 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ramsey (-74.14098, 41.05732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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