How far is Mount Arlington, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Mount Arlington, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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.
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Arlington and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Arlington and Clifton.
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Start on Mountainview Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · Mountainview Avenue
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Turn right onto Howard Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Howard Boulevard
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Continue on Espanong Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Espanong Road
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Turn right onto Edison Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Edison Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Edison Road
116 m · 8 sec · Edison Road
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Take the ramp slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rt 15 South
3.7 mi · 6 min · Rt 15 South
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
18.6 mi · 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 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 · 14 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 Mount Arlington 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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
18.6 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Arlington 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 Mount Arlington to Clifton?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Mount Arlington and 15.2 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of East Orange
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Arlington and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 25.05 mi (40.31 km).
#1 Mount Arlington
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,826 |
| Coordinates | 40.9259300, -74.6348800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
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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