Origin
Clifton, NJ
Afternoon in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton, NJ to North Haledon, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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North Haledon, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clifton, NJ to North Haledon, NJ covers 7.8 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belmont Avenue, NJ 19, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on Belmont Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| NJ 19 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| 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:
Belmont Avenue
— 2.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and North 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
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belmont Avenue
14
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
15
Turn left
367 ft
·
28 sec
16
At end of road, turn right
327 ft
·
24 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.8 — 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.
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.
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
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
North Haledon, NJ
Afternoon in North Haledon on Saturday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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?
7.8 mi in 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on Belmont Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 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 7.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
309 ft
38 ft
Total Climb
344 ft
Total Descent
253 ft
Highest Point
309 ft
~7.3 mi in
Elevation Range
270 ft
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 North Haledon, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Del Water Gap along the way.
Del Water Gap
4 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on Belmont Avenue. 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 North 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 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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