How far is Clifton, NJ from Rochelle Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Rochelle Park, NJ is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
8.06 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.73 mi
9.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.73 mi
Kilometers
9.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.06 mi
Kilometers
12.97 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochelle Park
Sat, Apr 18, 5:46 PM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-18T17:32
Arrive Rochelle Park
Sat, Apr 18, 5:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 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
Elmwood Park
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Clifton
4 mi
00h 06m
To Rochelle Park
4 mi
00h 06m

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
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Rochelle Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Rochelle Park.

  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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clifton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2848 ft · 49 sec · Paulison Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    143 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Piaget Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Piaget Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: New York City

    669 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway, Saddle Brook, Saddle River Road

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, Lodi

    2233 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, Lodi

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    918 ft · 33 sec · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rochelle Avenue

    2899 ft · 1 min · Rochelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oldis Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Oldis Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oldis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Rochelle Park.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
222.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Piaget Avenue
1.95 mi · 24%
Christopher Columbus Highway
1.73 mi · 21%
Clifton Avenue
0.9 mi · 11%
Saddle River Road
0.78 mi · 10%
Paulison Avenue
0.63 mi · 8%
Rochelle Avenue
0.55 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Piaget Avenue

Merge slight left onto Piaget Avenue

1.95 mi · 00h 02m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmwood Park
00h 06m from Clifton
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Partly Sunny near Rochelle Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Rochelle Park?

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Elmwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Clifton and 4 miles from Rochelle Park.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clifton and Partly Sunny near Rochelle Park.

Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Park

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 Elmwood Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmwood Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Rochelle Park. Straight-line distance: 5.73 mi (9.22 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Rochelle Park

#2 Rochelle Park

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,540
Coordinates40.9073200, -74.0751400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Rochelle Park (-74.07514, 40.90732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.08 L · about $1.18
Round trip
$2.37
0.58 gal · 2.16 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.18 $2.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.33 $2.67
Premium $4.95 $1.44 $2.87
Diesel $5.98 $1.73 $3.47

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 Rochelle Park. The current time is 17:32:30.

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.