How far is Fairview, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Fairview, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
14.55 mi
00h 31m
Flight
9.18 mi
14.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.18 mi
Kilometers
14.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.55 mi
Kilometers
23.41 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rutherford
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Fairview
7.3 mi
00h 15m
To Clifton
7.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Anderson Avenue

    1293 ft · 33 sec · Anderson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 76th Street

    1825 ft · 54 sec · 76th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    123 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Street, Bloomfield, Paterson

    151 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    36 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Allwood Road

    1032 ft · 31 sec · Allwood Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tonnelle Avenue
11.8 mi · 81%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.95 mi · 7%
Clifton Avenue
0.54 mi · 4%
76th Street
0.35 mi · 2%
Anderson Avenue
0.24 mi · 2%
Allwood Road
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tonnelle Avenue

Merge slight left

9.27 mi · 00h 11m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutherford
00h 15m from Fairview
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fairview 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 Fairview to Clifton?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Fairview and 7.3 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 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 $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rutherford

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 Rutherford and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.6 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 7.7 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 7.2 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 7.7 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 Rutherford.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 9.18 mi (14.77 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population14,451
Coordinates40.8126000, -73.9990300
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson Avenue (-73.999134, 40.812657)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.94 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.17
1.02 gal · 3.88 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.08 $4.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.35 $4.69
Premium $4.95 $2.53 $5.05
Diesel $5.98 $3.05 $6.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Clifton. The current time is 22:50:29.

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.