How far is Closter, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Closter, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Closter and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Closter and Clifton.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
538 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Naugle Street
159 m · 23 sec · Naugle Street
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Continue on Closter Dock Road
574 ft · 32 sec · Closter Dock Road
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Turn left onto West Street
1153 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
1.1 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn straight onto Old Hook Road
904 ft · 23 sec · Old Hook Road
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Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto New Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
1743 ft · 29 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2774 ft · 49 sec · New Bridge Road
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Turn straight
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1550 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
124 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 4 West
89 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Paramus Road South
538 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Paramus Road
1994 ft · 44 sec · Paramus Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield
1654 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton
946 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2304 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue
2670 ft · 54 sec · Van Houten Avenue
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Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
1817 ft · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto St James Place
680 ft · 32 sec · St James Place
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Turn right onto Donna Drive
159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive
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Turn left onto Holly Street
157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Closter and Clifton.
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.
Washington Avenue
Continue on Washington Avenue
2.98 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Closter and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Closter to Clifton?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 9.7 miles from Closter and 8.4 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Closter and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochelle Park.
Yonkers station
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Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Closter and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 13.2 mi (21.25 km).
#1 Closter
Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.9731500, -73.9615300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clifton
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 85,025 |
| Coordinates | 40.8584300, -74.1637600 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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