How far is West Orange, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from West Orange, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Orange and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Orange and Clifton.
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Start on Fairmount Terrace
1249 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Way
1775 ft · 51 sec · Valley Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Way
43 m · 7 sec · Eagle Rock Way
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Turn left onto South Mountain Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
1115 ft · 33 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Continue on Church Street
117 m · 11 sec · Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Road
25 m · 2 sec · Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Valley Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Road
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
929 ft · 37 sec · Watchung Avenue
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Continue on Watchung Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Watchung Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2415 ft · 47 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 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 West Orange 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.
Broad Street
Continue on Broad Street
1.7 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Orange and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Orange to Clifton?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Montclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from West Orange and 3.5 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Orange and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Montclair
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montclair.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Orange and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 5.7 mi (9.18 km).
#1 West Orange
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 47,473 |
| Coordinates | 40.7987100, -74.2390400 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
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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