How far is Edgewater, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Edgewater, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewater and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater and Clifton.
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Start on Hilliard Avenue
599 ft · 35 sec · Hilliard Avenue
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Turn left onto River Road
1189 ft · 30 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto State Route 5
2100 ft · 37 sec · State Route 5
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 5
3003 ft · 51 sec · State Route 5
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Turn slight right
1898 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight left onto Central Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1147 ft · 25 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 46 West
151 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 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 Edgewater 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.
US 46 West
Merge slight left
5.51 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgewater and Chance Rain Showers near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgewater to Clifton?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Lodi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Edgewater and 9.3 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edgewater and Chance Rain Showers near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Lodi
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 Lodi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgewater and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 10.07 mi (16.2 km).
#1 Edgewater
Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.8270400, -73.9756900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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