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

The driving distance from Harrington Park, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.75 mi
00h 33m
Flight
12.92 mi
20.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.92 mi
Kilometers
20.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.75 mi
Kilometers
31.79 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Harrington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrington Park
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive Clifton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrington Park
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
Rochelle Park
NJ

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

From Harrington Park
9.4 mi
00h 16m
To Clifton
10.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrington Park and Clifton.

  1. 1

    Start on La Roche Avenue

    618 ft · 27 sec · La Roche Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    142 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Schraalenburgh Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Roemer Avenue

    1743 ft · 29 sec · Roemer Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    2774 ft · 49 sec · New Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    75 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1550 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    124 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 4 West

    89 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Paramus Road South

    538 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Paramus Road

    1994 ft · 44 sec · Paramus Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield

    1654 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton

    946 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2304 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue

    2670 ft · 54 sec · Van Houten Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1817 ft · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto St James Place

    680 ft · 32 sec · St James Place

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Donna Drive

    159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrington Park 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 46 West
3.59 mi · 18%
Washington Avenue
2.98 mi · 15%
NJ 4 West
2.75 mi · 14%
Garden State Parkway
2.27 mi · 12%
Schraalenburgh Road
2.04 mi · 10%
New Bridge Road
1.65 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochelle Park
00h 16m from Harrington Park
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Harrington Park 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 Harrington Park to Clifton?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 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 9.4 miles from Harrington Park and 10.4 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park

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 Rochelle Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.1 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 14.7 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 14.1 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 14.7 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 Rochelle Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrington Park and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.8 km).

Harrington Park

#1 Harrington Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,693
Coordinates40.9837100, -73.9798600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: La Roche Avenue (-73.979872, 40.983727)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.72
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.86 $5.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.22 $6.44
Premium $4.95 $3.47 $6.94
Diesel $5.98 $4.19 $8.37

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 Harrington Park and Clifton. The current time is 06:08:18.

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.