Origin
Bergenfield, NJ
Afternoon in Bergenfield on Friday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bergenfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bergenfield, NJ
Thomas Parker
Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Bergenfield to Clifton is 14.6 miles and takes about 22 minutes via US 46, NJ 4, and the Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically New Jersey, so you won't be crossing state lines. It's a straightforward drive that’s more about getting from point A to point B efficiently than a scenic journey. Consider this route for a quick, local commute or a brief errand that requires navigating a bit of highway.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with 59% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on major roads like US 46, NJ 4, and the Garden State Parkway, offering a taste of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is about 3.3 miles on US 46. The road character likely shifts between more urban driving and quicker highway segments, so be prepared for varying traffic conditions and speed limits throughout the 22-minute journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 CR 39 / South Washington Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 14.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 39 / South Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 39 / South Washington Avenue
Turn right onto CR 39 / South Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Turn right onto CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Paramus Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Paramus Road South
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 46 West: Garfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bergenfield, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Paramus Road South and Gsp Toll South.
Paramus Road South
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
Gsp Toll South
6.7 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 4 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| New Bridge Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Van Houten Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| NJ 19 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Paramus Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 3.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bergenfield, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on Portland Avenue
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Portland Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 70
371 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto CR 39
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto CR 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 49
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roemer Avenue
6
Continue on CR 49
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
New Bridge Road
7
Turn straight
244 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto CR 503
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
9
At end of road, turn right
405 ft
·
11 sec
10
Take the ramp
292 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NJ 4 West
11
Merge onto NJ 4
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Paramus Road South
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto CR 62
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Paramus Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto GSP
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 46
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto NJ 19; CR 509
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 19; CR 509
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto CR 614
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Van Houten Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Clifton Avenue
23
Turn left onto St James Place
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
St James Place
24
Turn right onto Donna Drive
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Donna Drive
25
Turn left onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
26
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Garden State Parkway
(2.3 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Clifton on Friday
Local time
4:27 PM
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
22 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
22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bergenfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 14.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, NJ 4, Garden State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Bergenfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 14.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 39 / South Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bergenfield, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Paramus Road South and Gsp Toll South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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