Road Trips from Clifton, NJ
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
66
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
52
Under 2 hours
53 total in this range
Lake Telemark, NJ
34m26.2 mi one way
Union City, NJ
18m11.9 mi one way
Bayonne, NJ
30m18.8 mi one way
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
41m31.3 mi one way
Short Hills, NJ
31m17.1 mi one way
Full-day getaway
13 total in this range
Olivet, NJ
2h 31m119.7 mi one way
Vineland, NJ
2h 36m120.1 mi one way
Pomona, NJ
2h 26m115.6 mi one way
Tuckerton, NJ
2h 7m100.7 mi one way
Salem, NJ
2h 37m129.6 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Olivet, NJ
2h 31m119.7 mi one way
Lake Telemark, NJ
34m26.2 mi one way
Vineland, NJ
2h 36m120.1 mi one way
Union City, NJ
18m11.9 mi one way
Union City, NJ
18m11.9 mi one way
Newark, NJ
17m11.3 mi one way
West Windsor, NJ
1h 18m51.3 mi one way
Ocean County, NJ
1h 45m82.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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