How far is Mahwah, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Mahwah, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mahwah and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahwah and Clifton.
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Start on West Airmount Road
51 m · 10 sec · West Airmount Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Franklin Turnpike
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Turn right onto West Crescent Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Crescent Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Turn slight left onto Godwin Avenue
2362 ft · 43 sec · Godwin Avenue
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Turn right onto Goffle Road
4 mi · 7 min · 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 Mahwah 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.
Goffle Road
Turn right onto Goffle Road
3.97 mi · 00h 07m
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 Cloudy leaving Mahwah and Partly Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mahwah to Clifton?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Glen Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Mahwah and 11.9 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mahwah and Partly Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Passaic City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Rock.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mahwah and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 15.94 mi (25.66 km).
#1 Mahwah
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,078 |
| Coordinates | 41.0887100, -74.1437600 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
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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