How far is Oakland, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Oakland, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Clifton.
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Start on Ramapo Valley Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ramapo Valley Road
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Continue on Long Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Franklin Lake Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Franklin Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward High Mountain Road
5 m · 1 sec · High Mountain Road
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Exit the roundabout onto High Mountain Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · High Mountain Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Belmont Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway
2728 ft · 52 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 Oakland 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.
Belmont Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Belmont Avenue
3.39 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Rain leaving Oakland and Rain near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Clifton?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
North Haledon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Oakland and 8.5 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Oakland and Rain near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near North Haledon
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 North Haledon.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.17 km).
#1 Oakland
Oakland is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0131500, -74.2643100 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.10 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
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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