How far is Lincoln Park, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Lincoln Park, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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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Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln Park and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park and Clifton.
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Start on the route
160 m · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
746 ft · 24 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
102 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Comly Road
1604 ft · 37 sec · Comly Road
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Turn left onto Boonton Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Boonton Turnpike
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Continue on Mountainview Boulevard
874 ft · 30 sec · Mountainview Boulevard
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Turn right onto Erie Avenue
741 ft · 14 sec · Erie Avenue
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Turn right onto NJ 23 South
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 23 South: Verona
1155 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2093 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
91 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street, Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, Passaic
138 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street
55 m · 10 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Lincoln Park 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 East
Continue straight
2.44 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Lincoln Park and Mostly Cloudy near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Park to Clifton?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Totowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Lincoln Park and 5.2 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lincoln Park and Mostly Cloudy near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Totowa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Totowa.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Park and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 8.54 mi (13.74 km).
#1 Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9242700, -74.3020900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.06 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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