Clifton, NJ Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Clifton, NJ is a local road trip base with 40 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 90 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.
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Trip Routes
40
Longest Drive
157.9 mi
Cape May, NJ
Quickest Drive
30m
Roselle Park, NJ
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Trips from Clifton, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Cape May, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Salem, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Newfield, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Olivet, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Pomona, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Smithville, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Jefferson, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Victory Lakes, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Clayton, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Hammonton, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Woodbury, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Tuckerton, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Pine Hill, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Berlin, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Laurel Springs, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Gibbsboro, NJ
Clifton, NJ to Somerdale, NJ
Driving from Clifton, NJ
The typical drive from Clifton, NJ covers about 90 miles and takes around 1h 55m. 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 18 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), Newfield, NJ (122.4 mi, 2h 34m), 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 90-mile trip from Clifton, NJ, budget about $14 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 40 mapped routes leaving Clifton, NJ and 0 routes heading into Clifton, NJ, covering 40 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 158 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clifton, NJ covers 158 miles and takes approximately 3h 15m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.
The average route from Clifton, NJ runs about 90 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 90-mile trip from Clifton, NJ costs roughly $14 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, Newfield, NJ and Olivet, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clifton, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
89,247
Median Income
$99,003
Median Home Value
$444,300
Median Age
41.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Clifton, NJ
A sampling of people born in Clifton, NJ.
Vera Farmiga
1973
American actress (born 1973)
Rubin Carter
1937–2014
American boxer (1937–2014)
Matt Miazga
1995
American soccer player
Sofia Black-D'Elia
1991
American actress
Ronald F. Maxwell
1949
American film director
Frankie Randall
1938–2014
American singer (1938-2014)
David Najem
1992
Afghani-American soccer player
Robert Leeshock
1961
American actor
John Feikens
1917–2011
United States federal judge (1917-2011)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Clifton, NJ.
United States Animal Quarantine Station
historic building complex in Clifton, New Jersey
Garritse-Doremus-Westervelt House
historic farmhouse in Clifton, New Jersey
City data from Wikidata (Q254428), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Clifton, NJ
Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Clifton is a tiny city in Passaic County neighboring the city of Paterson. Clifton has a plentiful Arab-American population. However, its neighbor, Paterson, has a slightly bigger Arab-American population. Often overlooked for places like New York City, a day trip won't hurt a bit. There are places that may be worth visiting.
Eat authentic Arab cuisine The area is home to tons of Arab restaurants due to its high Arab-American presence.
Several highways pass through Clifton, including the Garden State Plaza, State Route 3, and others. The NJ Transit Main Line and MTA Port Jervis Line stop at the Clifton Station inside the city limits. Ticket pricing varies depending on where you are coming from. Newark Liberty International Airport is only a 20-to-30-minute drive from Clifton. Numerous domestic and international carriers operate at the airport.
Travel tips adapted from Clifton (New Jersey) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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