How far is Clifton, NJ from Wallington, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Wallington, NJ is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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
3.84 mi
00h 08m
Flight
2.64 mi
4.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.64 mi
Kilometers
4.25 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.84 mi
Kilometers
6.18 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wallington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Wallington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Passaic
NJ

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

From Clifton
1.9 mi
00h 04m
To Wallington
1.9 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Paulison Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Paulison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pennington Avenue

    159 m · 16 sec · Pennington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gregory Avenue

    1499 ft · 27 sec · Gregory Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1359 ft · 33 sec · Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hayward Place

    836 ft · 37 sec · Hayward Place

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hayward Place

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
263.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paulison Avenue
1.82 mi · 47%
Clifton Avenue
0.9 mi · 23%
Gregory Avenue
0.28 mi · 7%
Main Avenue
0.26 mi · 7%
Hayward Place
0.16 mi · 4%
St James Place
0.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Paulison Avenue

Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

1.82 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 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
2.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Passaic
00h 04m from Clifton
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Wallington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Passaic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Clifton and 1.9 miles from Wallington.

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

The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Wallington.

Stop Ideas Near Passaic

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 Passaic and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.4 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 12.7 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 9.3 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 12.7 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 Passaic.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Wallington. Straight-line distance: 2.64 mi (4.25 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Wallington

Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,574
Coordinates40.8531600, -74.1137500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Wallington (-74.11375, 40.85316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.51 L · about $0.53
Round trip
$1.06
0.26 gal · 1.02 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.53 $1.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.60 $1.20
Premium $4.95 $0.64 $1.29
Diesel $5.98 $0.78 $1.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Wallington. The current time is 03:36:24.

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.