How far is Audubon Park, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Audubon Park, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.09 mi
01h 42m
Flight
82.35 mi
132.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.35 mi
Kilometers
132.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.09 mi
Kilometers
153.04 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Tue, Apr 14, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Audubon Park
Wed, Apr 15, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Audubon Park
2026-04-14T20:45
Arrive Clifton
Tue, Apr 14, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Audubon Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Audubon Park
47.6 mi
00h 51m
To Clifton
47.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Audubon Park and Clifton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Audubon Park and Clifton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kennedy Drive

    574 ft · 26 sec · Kennedy Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kennedy Drive

    145 m · 37 sec · Kennedy Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Road C

    9 m · 7 sec · Road C

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kennedy Drive

    121 m · 17 sec · Kennedy Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Black Horse Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.2 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Audubon Park and Clifton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64.5 mi · 68%
Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi · 23%
Black Horse Pike
2.46 mi · 3%
Allwood Road
0.99 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
NJTP North
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 51m from Audubon Park
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Audubon Park and Partly Sunny near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Audubon Park to Clifton?

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Audubon Park and 47.5 miles from Clifton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Audubon Park and Partly Sunny near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Audubon Park and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 82.35 mi (132.53 km).

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#1 Audubon Park

Borough of New Jersey

Population999
Coordinates39.8965000, -75.0876700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.08772, 39.89621)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.7 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
6.7 gal · 25.4 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.41 $30.81
Premium $4.95 $16.60 $33.19
Diesel $5.98 $20.03 $40.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Audubon Park and Clifton. The current time is 20:45:37.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.