How far is Blairstown, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Blairstown, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
57.32 mi
01h 06m
Flight
42.47 mi
68.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.47 mi
Kilometers
68.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.32 mi
Kilometers
92.25 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Thu, May 28, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Blairstown
Thu, May 28, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blairstown
2026-05-28T14:24
Arrive Clifton
Thu, May 28, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blairstown
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
Wharton
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Blairstown
26.8 mi
00h 33m
To Clifton
30.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 28 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown and Clifton.

  1. 1

    Start on Carhart Street

    119 m · 25 sec · Carhart Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1990 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Hope Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road

    2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hope - Blairstown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Netcong

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    41.3 mi · 47 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street, Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, Passaic

    138 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Grove Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Van Houten Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1817 ft · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto St James Place

    680 ft · 32 sec · St James Place

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Donna Drive

    159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairstown 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
41.3 mi · 72%
US 46 East
5 mi · 9%
Hope Road
3.51 mi · 6%
Hope - Blairstown Road
1.08 mi · 2%
Van Houten Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
Hope - Blairstorm Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

41.3 mi · 00h 47m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 33m from Blairstown
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Blairstown and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blairstown to Clifton?

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Blairstown and 30.6 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Blairstown and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wharton, 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 Wharton.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

42 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

46 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 42.47 mi (68.35 km).

Blairstown

#1 Blairstown

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,701
Coordinates40.9828800, -74.9604500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Carhart Street (-74.960235, 40.982901)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Blairstown and Clifton. The current time is 14:24:04.

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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.