How far is Hawthorne, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Hawthorne, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 21m.
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 third most populous city in New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne and Clifton.
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Start on Royal Avenue
23 m · 5 sec · Royal Avenue
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Turn right onto Diamond Bridge Avenue
128 m · 18 sec · Diamond Bridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue
2891 ft · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn right onto Wagaraw Road
3047 ft · 54 sec · Wagaraw Road
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Turn slight left onto Goffle Road
1172 ft · 20 sec · Goffle Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2595 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Holsman Street
1343 ft · 34 sec · Holsman Street
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Continue on Presidential Boulevard
963 ft · 37 sec · Presidential Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
799 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
125 m · 15 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto West Broadway
556 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ward Street
121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on Oliver Street
942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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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 Hawthorne 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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
3.1 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hawthorne and Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne to Clifton?
The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Paterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Hawthorne and 4 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hawthorne and Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Paterson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
CITY HALL LOBBY
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paterson.
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 6.29 mi (10.13 km).
#1 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 18,667 |
| Coordinates | 40.9492600, -74.1537500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 12 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 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
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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