How far is Saddle River, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Saddle River, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saddle River and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saddle River and Clifton.
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Start on East Allendale Road
14 m · 2 sec · East Allendale Road
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Turn right onto West Saddle River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road
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Continue on Sheridan Avenue
2174 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street
117 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 17 South
734 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points
2485 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield
1654 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton
946 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2304 ft · 42 sec
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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 Saddle River 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 17 South
Merge slight left
5.11 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 Sunny leaving Saddle River and Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saddle River to Clifton?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Saddle River and 8.1 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saddle River and Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
CITY HALL LOBBY
City Hall Wedding photographer
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochelle Park.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saddle River and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.96 km).
#1 Saddle River
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 3,155 |
| Coordinates | 41.0317600, -74.1020900 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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