Clifton, NJ Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Clifton, NJ is a local road trip base with 120 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 60 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Clifton, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

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Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

157.9 mi

Cape May, NJ

Quickest Drive

23m

Haskell, NJ

Plan Around Clifton, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Clifton, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Wildwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ 154.8 mi · 3h 12m North Wildwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ 153.8 mi · 3h 11m Atlantic City, NJ to Clifton, NJ 126.6 mi · 2h 40m Millville, NJ to Clifton, NJ 121.3 mi · 2h 43m

Continue From Clifton, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Clifton, NJ to Cape May, NJ 157.9 mi · 3h 15m Clifton, NJ to Salem, NJ 129.6 mi · 2h 37m Clifton, NJ to Vineland, NJ 120.1 mi · 2h 36m Clifton, NJ to Olivet, NJ 119.7 mi · 2h 31m

Trips from Clifton, NJ

Clifton, NJ to Cape May, NJ

157.9 mi 3h 15m

Clifton, NJ to Salem, NJ

129.6 mi 2h 37m

Clifton, NJ to Vineland, NJ

120.1 mi 2h 36m

Clifton, NJ to Olivet, NJ

119.7 mi 2h 31m

Clifton, NJ to Pomona, NJ

115.6 mi 2h 26m

Clifton, NJ to Jefferson, NJ

111.7 mi 2h 18m

Clifton, NJ to Tuckerton, NJ

100.7 mi 2h 7m

Clifton, NJ to Berlin, NJ

96.6 mi 2h 3m

Clifton, NJ to Laurel Springs, NJ

96.3 mi 2h 3m

Clifton, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ

96 mi 2h 3m

Clifton, NJ to Gibbsboro, NJ

95.6 mi 2h

Clifton, NJ to Somerdale, NJ

95 mi 2h

Clifton, NJ to Barrington, NJ

95 mi 2h

Clifton, NJ to Haddonfield, NJ

93.7 mi 1h 58m

Clifton, NJ to Kingston Estates, NJ

89.5 mi 1h 53m

Clifton, NJ to Crestwood Village, NJ

84.1 mi 1h 50m

Clifton, NJ to Ocean County, NJ

82.4 mi 1h 45m

Clifton, NJ to Hainesport, NJ

81 mi 1h 43m

Driving from Clifton, NJ

The typical drive from Clifton, NJ covers about 60 miles and takes around 1h 21m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 158 miles (3h 15m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Clifton, NJ include Cape May, NJ (157.9 mi, 3h 15m), Salem, NJ (129.6 mi, 2h 37m), Vineland, NJ (120.1 mi, 2h 36m), Olivet, NJ (119.7 mi, 2h 31m), and Pomona, NJ (115.6 mi, 2h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 60-mile trip from Clifton, NJ, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Clifton, NJ and 60 routes heading into Clifton, NJ, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 158 miles.

The longest mapped route from Clifton, NJ covers 158 miles and takes approximately 3h 15m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.

The average route from Clifton, NJ runs about 60 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 60-mile trip from Clifton, NJ costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Clifton, NJ include Cape May, NJ, Salem, NJ, Vineland, NJ and Olivet, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.