How far is Ringwood, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Ringwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
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Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ringwood and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ringwood and Clifton.
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Start on Stetson Road
5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
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Turn right onto Glen Road
949 ft · 42 sec · Glen Road
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Turn left onto Cupsaw Drive
866 ft · 41 sec · Cupsaw Drive
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Turn left onto Mohawk Trail
67 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Turn right onto Skylands Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road
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Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
5.1 mi · 8 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn left onto West Oakland Avenue
2892 ft · 1 min · West Oakland Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 North, NJ 208 South
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Goffle Road, Hawthorne, Paterson
1090 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right onto Goffle Road
2.4 mi · 4 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 Ringwood 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.
NJ 208 South
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes
5.3 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.
Sunny leaving Ringwood and Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ringwood to Clifton?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Wyckoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Ringwood and 14.8 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ringwood and Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Wyckoff
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 Wyckoff.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Croton–Harmon station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ringwood and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 18.13 mi (29.17 km).
#1 Ringwood
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,157 |
| Coordinates | 41.1134300, -74.2454300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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