How far is Upper Montclair, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Upper Montclair, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Montclair and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Montclair and Clifton.
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Start on Norwood Avenue
1659 ft · 1 min · Norwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Alexander Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Alexander Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Allwood Road
1774 ft · 53 sec · Allwood Road
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Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn right onto Hutton Road
12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road
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Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn left onto Donna Drive
733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive
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Turn right 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 Upper Montclair 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.
Alexander Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Alexander Avenue
0.94 mi · 00h 03m
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 Upper Montclair and Rain near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Montclair to Clifton?
The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Upper Montclair and 1.6 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Upper Montclair and Rain near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Montclair and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 2.13 mi (3.43 km).
#1 Upper Montclair
Upper Montclair is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8462100, -74.2012600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $4.10 | $0.45 | $0.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $0.52 | $1.04 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $0.55 | $1.11 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $0.70 | $1.39 |
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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