How far is Woodland Park, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodland Park, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodland Park and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Park and Clifton.
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Start on Alexandria Court
110 m · 21 sec · Alexandria Court
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Turn left onto Pershing Place
69 m · 12 sec · Pershing Place
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Continue on Pershing Place
72 m · 10 sec · Pershing Place
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Continue on Weston Place
118 m · 22 sec · Weston Place
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Turn left onto Overmount Avenue
1849 ft · 1 min · Overmount Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rifle Camp Road
1026 ft · 33 sec · Rifle Camp Road
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Turn right onto Weasel Drift Road
2456 ft · 1 min · Weasel Drift Road
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Continue on Mountain Park Road
1517 ft · 44 sec · Mountain Park Road
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Turn slight right onto Fenner Avenue
1854 ft · 53 sec · Fenner Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
1020 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street
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Take the ramp left toward NJ 19 South
625 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 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 Woodland Park 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 19 South
Merge slight left
1.26 mi · 00h 02m
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 Showers Likely leaving Woodland Park 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 Woodland Park to Clifton?
The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Paterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Woodland Park and 2.5 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodland Park and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Paterson
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodland Park and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 2.71 mi (4.36 km).
#1 Woodland Park
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 12,655 |
| Coordinates | 40.8898200, -74.1948700 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.69 | $1.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.02 | $2.03 |
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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