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

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Woodland Park, NJ is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
4.67 mi
00h 11m
Flight
2.71 mi
4.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.71 mi
Kilometers
4.36 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.67 mi
Kilometers
7.51 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-19T11:42
Arrive Woodland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 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
Paterson
NJ

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

From Clifton
2.4 mi
00h 05m
To Woodland Park
2.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Woodland 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

    1797 ft · 45 sec · Clifton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue

    2787 ft · 58 sec · Van Houten Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    3155 ft · 48 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Street, Clifton

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Broad Street

    91 m · 9 sec · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fenner Avenue

    1854 ft · 53 sec · Fenner Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Mountain Park Road

    1517 ft · 42 sec · Mountain Park Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Weasel Drift Road

    2456 ft · 1 min · Weasel Drift Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rifle Camp Road

    1026 ft · 30 sec · Rifle Camp Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Overmount Avenue

    1849 ft · 1 min · Overmount Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Weston Place

    624 ft · 28 sec · Weston Place

  16. 16

    Continue on Pershing Place

    69 m · 12 sec · Pershing Place

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Alexandria Court

    110 m · 16 sec · Alexandria Court

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alexandria Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Woodland 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
383 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
1.59 mi · 34%
Van Houten Avenue
0.53 mi · 11%
Weasel Drift Road
0.47 mi · 10%
Fenner Avenue
0.35 mi · 8%
Overmount Avenue
0.35 mi · 8%
Clifton Avenue
0.34 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Continue straight

0.68 mi · 44 sec

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
2.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paterson
00h 05m from Clifton
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clifton and Rain Showers Likely near Woodland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Paterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Clifton and 2.4 miles from Woodland Park.

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

The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.65 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clifton and Rain Showers Likely near Woodland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Paterson

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 Paterson and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.3 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 14.6 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 10.6 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 14.6 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 Paterson.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Woodland Park. Straight-line distance: 2.71 mi (4.36 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Woodland Park

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Population12,655
Coordinates40.8898200, -74.1948700
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Woodland Park (-74.19487, 40.88982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.62 L · about $0.65
Round trip
$1.31
0.32 gal · 1.24 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.65 $1.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.74 $1.47
Premium $4.95 $0.79 $1.59
Diesel $5.98 $0.96 $1.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Woodland Park. The current time is 11:42:06.

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.