How far is East Rutherford, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from East Rutherford, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Rutherford and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Rutherford and Clifton.
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Start on Boiling Springs Avenue
38 m · 10 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue
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Turn left onto Paterson Avenue
109 m · 8 sec · Paterson Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
2012 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Erie Avenue
49 m · 4 sec · West Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Turn slight right
713 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight
58 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Van Houten Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Van Houten Avenue
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Continue on Lackawanna Place
109 m · 13 sec · Lackawanna Place
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Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
70 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Houten Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Van Houten Avenue
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Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
1797 ft · 43 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 East Rutherford 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.
Van Houten Avenue
Turn right onto Van Houten Avenue
1.74 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Rutherford and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Rutherford to Clifton?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 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?
Passaic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from East Rutherford and 5.3 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Rutherford and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Passaic
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Rutherford and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 3.87 mi (6.23 km).
#1 East Rutherford
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 9,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.8339900, -74.0970900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
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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