Origin
Fair Lawn, NJ
Morning in Fair Lawn on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fair Lawn, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fair Lawn, NJ
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Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 8.1-mile drive from Fair Lawn, NJ, to Clifton, NJ, is a quick hop that can be completed in about 13 minutes. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a single day, and won't require an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on NJ 19, River Street, and River Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, this is a very budget-friendly option for getting between these two Northeast locations. Think of it as a short shuttle rather than a full-blown road trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 19 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Van Houten Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Campbell Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oliver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 19
— 3.1 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Lawn, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on 11th Street
405 ft
·
20 sec
·
11th Street
2
Turn right onto Campbell Road
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Campbell Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 507
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
River Road
4
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Maple Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto NJ 20
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
1st Avenue
6
Turn left onto CR 504; CR 653
366 ft
·
6 sec
·
River Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto River Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto CR 509
233 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
409 ft
·
14 sec
·
Memorial Drive
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 509
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Broadway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto NJ 19
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ward Street
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on NJ 19
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Oliver Street
14
Turn slight left onto NJ 19
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 19
Use the slight left lane.
15
Turn left onto CR 614
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Van Houten Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Clifton Avenue
17
Turn left onto St James Place
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
St James Place
18
Turn right onto Donna Drive
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Donna Drive
19
Turn left onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
20
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Campbell Road
Turn right onto Campbell Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Maple Avenue
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Memorial Drive
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 509 / West Broadway
Turn left onto CR 509 / West Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NJ 19 / Ward Street
Turn right onto NJ 19 / Ward Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Clifton, NJ
Morning in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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 varied driving experience on this short journey, with 39% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.1 miles along NJ 19, which provides a more direct, faster-paced segment. As you transition to River Street and River Road, the character shifts to a more mixed drive, likely involving more local traffic and signals. This route isn't a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a functional connection between towns, reflecting its short distance and purpose.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on NJ 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Campbell Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 8.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Campbell Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Maple Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 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 Clifton, 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 0.1 miles (Campbell Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Maple Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clifton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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