How far is Oradell, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Oradell, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.15 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.59 mi
15.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.59 mi
Kilometers
15.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.15 mi
Kilometers
21.17 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Oradell
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oradell
2026-04-18T11:25
Arrive Clifton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oradell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saddle Brook
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Oradell
6.7 mi
00h 10m
To Clifton
6.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oradell and Clifton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oradell and Clifton.

  1. 1

    Start on Lotus Avenue

    61 m · 11 sec · Lotus Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seminole Street

    1161 ft · 53 sec · Seminole Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Oradell Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking

    101 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    744 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on From Road, Parkway South

    770 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto From Road

    559 ft · 12 sec · From Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP South

    1908 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield

    1654 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton

    946 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2304 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue

    2670 ft · 54 sec · Van Houten Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1817 ft · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto St James Place

    680 ft · 32 sec · St James Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Donna Drive

    159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oradell and Clifton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
151.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
5.28 mi · 40%
US 46 West
3.59 mi · 27%
Oradell Avenue
1.66 mi · 13%
CR 509 South
0.62 mi · 5%
Van Houten Avenue
0.51 mi · 4%
GSP South
0.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

5.28 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saddle Brook
00h 10m from Oradell
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oradell 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 Oradell to Clifton?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 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?

Saddle Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Oradell and 6.5 miles from Clifton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oradell and Partly Sunny near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Saddle Brook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saddle Brook and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saddle Brook.

RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oradell and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).

Oradell

#1 Oradell

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

Population8,094
Coordinates40.9587100, -74.0368100
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Lotus Avenue (-74.036695, 40.95895)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.95 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.98 $2.75 $5.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oradell and Clifton. The current time is 11:25:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.