How far is Clifton, NJ from Ridgefield Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Ridgefield Park, NJ is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
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Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Ridgefield Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Ridgefield Park.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bogota, Ridgefield Park
912 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
123 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
115 m · 24 sec · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
3277 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Mount Vernon Street
2256 ft · 51 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Turn left onto Hudson Avenue
141 m · 25 sec · Hudson Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Street
124 m · 18 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Ridgefield Park.
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
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
4.51 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Clifton and Rain Showers Likely near Ridgefield Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Ridgefield Park?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Saddle Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Clifton and 6.3 miles from Ridgefield Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:54 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 Rain Showers Likely around Clifton and Rain Showers Likely near Ridgefield Park.
Stop Ideas Near Saddle Brook
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 Ridgefield Park. Straight-line distance: 7.43 mi (11.96 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 Ridgefield Park
Village of New Jersey
| Population | 12,837 |
| Coordinates | 40.8570400, -74.0215300 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield Park (-74.02153, 40.85704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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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