How far is Clifton, NJ from Westville, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Westville, NJ is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.36 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.16 mi
11.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.16 mi
Kilometers
11.53 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.36 mi
Kilometers
18.29 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westville
Sun, Nov 8, 11:55 AM EST
Return by in Clifton
Sun, Nov 8, 12:12 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-11-08T11:38
Arrive Westville
Sun, Nov 8, 11:55 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
10:00 PM EST
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
Totowa
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Clifton
5.7 mi
00h 08m
To Westville
5.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
16 mph W
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1069 ft · 31 sec · Allwood Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 3 West, GSP South

    654 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    1.3 mi · 1 min · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park

    563 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Two Bridges Road

    69 m · 4 sec · Two Bridges Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Passaic Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Passaic Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Howland Circle

    76 m · 11 sec · Howland Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howland Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 3
6.32 mi · 56%
Passaic Avenue
3.6 mi · 32%
Clifton Avenue
0.53 mi · 5%
Allwood Road
0.2 mi · 2%
Donna Drive
0.14 mi · 1%
CR 613
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 3

Merge slight right

5.04 mi · 00h 06m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Totowa
00h 08m from Clifton
Leave By
7:56 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Clifton and Mostly Cloudy near Westville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Totowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Clifton and 5.7 miles from Westville.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clifton and Mostly Cloudy near Westville.

Stop Ideas Near Totowa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Totowa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Totowa.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Westville. Straight-line distance: 7.16 mi (11.53 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
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#2 Westville

Westville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8445400, -74.2995900
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Westville (-74.29959, 40.84454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.52 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.25
0.8 gal · 3.04 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $1.63 $3.25
Mid-grade $4.69 $1.88 $3.75
Premium $5.01 $2.00 $4.01
Diesel $6.30 $2.52 $5.04

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Westville. The current time is 11:38:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.