How far is Clifton, NJ from Verona, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Verona, NJ is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
7.02 mi
00h 15m
Flight
4.46 mi
7.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.46 mi
Kilometers
7.17 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.02 mi
Kilometers
11.3 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Verona
Sat, May 23, 4:08 PM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sat, May 23, 4:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-05-23T15:53
Arrive Verona
Sat, May 23, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 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
Montclair
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Clifton
3.5 mi
00h 07m
To Verona
3.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Verona.

  1. 1

    Start on Holly Street

    157 m · 27 sec · Holly Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 35 sec · Donna Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 21 sec · Olga B Terrace

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 13 sec · Olga B Terrace

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clifton Avenue

    2821 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allwood Road

    1634 ft · 39 sec · Allwood Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    2415 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Watchung Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    929 ft · 39 sec · Watchung Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Valley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Valley Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Claremont Avenue

    2508 ft · 1 min · Claremont Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    69 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Claremont Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Claremont Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Claremont Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
257.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
2.2 mi · 31%
Watchung Avenue
1.28 mi · 18%
Valley Road
1.05 mi · 15%
Bloomfield Avenue
0.7 mi · 10%
Clifton Avenue
0.53 mi · 8%
Claremont Avenue
0.48 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

1.74 mi · 00h 03m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montclair
00h 07m from Clifton
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Clifton and Rain Showers near Verona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Verona?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Montclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Clifton and 3.5 miles from Verona.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Clifton and Rain Showers near Verona.

Stop Ideas Near Montclair

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 Montclair and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.8 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 12.5 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 6.7 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 12.5 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 Montclair.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

14 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

29 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Verona. Straight-line distance: 4.46 mi (7.17 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Verona

#2 Verona

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population13,637
Coordinates40.8298200, -74.2401500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Verona (-74.24015, 40.82982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.95 $1.24 $2.48
Diesel $5.98 $1.50 $2.99

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Verona. The current time is 15:53:46.

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.