Origin
Clifton, NJ
Morning in Clifton on Tuesday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton, NJ to Haledon, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifton, NJ
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Haledon, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 6.5-mile trip from Clifton to Haledon, NJ, is an easy 11-minute drive that's perfect for a single day. You'll navigate local streets like Donna Drive, St. James Place, and Clifton Avenue, with no highway driving involved. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost of about $1, this route is more about getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region than a destination in itself. It's a straightforward local transit that requires very little planning, making it an ideal errand or quick connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 19 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Van Houten Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grand Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 19
— 2.2 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Haledon, NJ.
1
Start on Holly Street
516 ft
·
24 sec
·
Holly Street
2
Turn right onto Donna Drive
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Donna Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto St James Place
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
St James Place
4
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 161
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Clifton Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 614
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Van Houten Avenue
6
Turn right onto CR 509
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NJ 19; CR 509
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 19; CR 509
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CR 509
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight left onto CR 509
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Broadway
13
Turn right onto CR 675
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 660
512 ft
·
27 sec
·
Tilt Street
15
Turn left onto Van Dyke Avenue
295 ft
·
12 sec
·
Van Dyke Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Van Dyke Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 4.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
St James Place
At end of road, turn left onto St James Place
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 509 / Broad Street
Turn right onto CR 509 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Grand Street
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Haledon, NJ
Morning in Haledon on Tuesday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this route. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating residential and commercial streets for the full 6.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable here, as the journey is characterized by frequent turns and changes in road direction. This isn't a route for cruising; it's a functional drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on NJ 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near St James Place.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (St James Place): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CR 509 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clifton, NJ to Haledon, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Del Water Gap along the way.
Del Water Gap
4 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in Clifton, NJ
Full guide →Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This is a super easy, same-day round trip. At only 6.5 miles and 11 minutes, you'll barely have time to get bored.
Family Friendly
With a drive of just 6.5 miles and 11 minutes, this route is definitely short enough for the kids. The moderate 6/10 complexity means you won't be stressing about navigation.
Solo Traveler
This 6.5-mile, 11-minute drive is well within a comfortable solo distance, especially with excellent coverage and plenty of EV chargers if you need them.
EV Driver
This 6.5-mile trip is easily doable on a single charge, but you've got 17 EV DC fast chargers nearby just in case you need a top-up.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on NJ 19. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Haledon, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (St James Place): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CR 509 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Haledon, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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