Distance from Rutherford, New Jersey to Clifton, New Jersey

Rutherford Clifton
Total Distance
5.9 mi
(9.5 km)
Travel Time
10 minutes

The driving distance from Rutherford, New Jersey to Clifton, New Jersey is 5.9 mi (9.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 2.4 mi (3.9 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 10 minutes

We found 2 routes between Rutherford and Clifton.

Available Routes

Shortest
Van Houten Ave
4.3 mi
6.9 km
13 minutes
Fastest
NJ-3 W
5.9 mi
9.5 km
10 minutes

Route Directions

Get on NJ-3 W in Clifton
1.3 mi
3 min
Follow NJ-3 W to Allwood Rd. Take the exit toward Broad Street/Paterson/Bloomfield from NJ-3 W
3.3 mi
4 min
Take Clifton Ave to Van Houten Ave
1.3 mi
2 min

Route Directions

Follow W Passaic Ave, Jackson Ave and Union Ave to Van Houten Ave in Passaic
1.8 mi
4 min
Follow Van Houten Ave to Passaic Ave
0.7 mi
2 min
Drive to Van Houten Ave in Clifton
1.8 mi
6 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Rutherford, New Jersey to Clifton, New Jersey covers 4.3 miles (7 km) in a northwest direction. This local streets, short route typically takes 13 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (4-6 miles / 7-9 km). The primary route shown here saves no time compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During night weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 22 mph (35 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Rutherford

Starting Point

East Rutherford, New Jersey

6 mi to destination

1 mi
Passaic, New Jersey

4 mi to destination

1 mi
Clifton

Destination