How far is Allamuchy, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Allamuchy, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allamuchy and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allamuchy and Clifton.
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Start on the route
11 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left onto Puffer Road
108 m · 20 sec · Puffer Road
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Turn right onto Hackettstown Road
2391 ft · 55 sec · Hackettstown Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Dover
2048 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street, Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, Passaic
138 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street
55 m · 10 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Van Houten Avenue
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Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
1817 ft · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto St James Place
680 ft · 32 sec · St James Place
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Turn right onto Donna Drive
159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive
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Turn left onto Holly Street
157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allamuchy and Clifton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
33.1 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Allamuchy and Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allamuchy to Clifton?
The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Denville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Allamuchy and 25.5 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allamuchy and Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Denville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Montclair Municipal Building
NETCONG MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denville.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allamuchy and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 34.04 mi (54.79 km).
#1 Allamuchy
Township in Warren County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,751 |
| Coordinates | 40.9217700, -74.8101700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clifton
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 85,025 |
| Coordinates | 40.8584300, -74.1637600 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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