How far is Clifton, NJ from Saddle River, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Saddle River, NJ is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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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.
Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Saddle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Saddle River.
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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 right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1569 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saddle River
1001 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Sheridan Avenue
1588 ft · 36 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on West Saddle River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allendale Road
14 m · 1 sec · East Allendale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Allendale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Saddle River.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4.08 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.
Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Saddle River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Saddle River?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 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?
Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Clifton and 8 miles from Saddle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Saddle River.
Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
CITY HALL LOBBY
City Hall Wedding photographer
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochelle Park.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Saddle River. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.96 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 Saddle River
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 3,155 |
| Coordinates | 41.0317600, -74.1020900 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saddle River (-74.10209, 41.03176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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