How far is Westville, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Westville, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 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 EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.15 mi
00h 22m
Flight
7.16 mi
11.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.16 mi
Kilometers
11.53 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.15 mi
Kilometers
21.16 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Sun, Nov 8, 10:55 AM EST
Return by in Westville
Sun, Nov 8, 11:18 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westville
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Clifton
Sun, Nov 8, 10:55 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westville
10:00 PM EST
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
Totowa
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Westville
5.6 mi
00h 11m
To Clifton
7.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Howland Circle

    76 m · 12 sec · Howland Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Passaic Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    727 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street, Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, Passaic

    138 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Grove Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Van Houten Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1817 ft · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto St James Place

    680 ft · 32 sec · St James Place

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Donna Drive

    159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westville 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Passaic Avenue
9.49 mi · 72%
Van Houten Avenue
0.84 mi · 6%
Clifton Avenue
0.34 mi · 3%
St James Place
0.13 mi · 1%
Grove Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Donna Drive
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Passaic Avenue

Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

3.49 mi · 00h 05m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Totowa
00h 11m from Westville
Leave By
7:46 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Westville and Mostly Cloudy near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westville to Clifton?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 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?

Totowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Westville and 7.6 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Westville and Mostly Cloudy near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Totowa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Totowa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Totowa.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westville and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 7.16 mi (11.53 km).

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#1 Westville

Westville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8445400, -74.2995900
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Howland Circle (-74.299585, 40.844548)
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
$3.75
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $1.88 $3.75
Mid-grade $4.71 $2.17 $4.33
Premium $5.02 $2.31 $4.62
Diesel $6.31 $2.90 $5.81

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Westville and Clifton. The current time is 10:33:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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