How far is Clifton, NJ from Atlantic County, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Atlantic County, NJ is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.69 mi
02h 34m
Flight
99.16 mi
159.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.16 mi
Kilometers
159.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.69 mi
Kilometers
194.23 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlantic County
Tue, Apr 14, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-14T19:02
Arrive Atlantic County
Tue, Apr 14, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Clifton
60.3 mi
01h 17m
To Atlantic County
60.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

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

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Atlantic County.

  1. 1

    Start on Holly Street

    157 m · 27 sec · Holly Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 35 sec · Donna Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 21 sec · Olga B Terrace

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 13 sec · Olga B Terrace

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clifton Avenue

    2821 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  7. 7

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

    1069 ft · 31 sec · Allwood Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 3 West, GSP South

    654 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    93 m · 4 sec · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona

    2382 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pomona Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Pomona Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto White Horse Pike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · White Horse Pike

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Tilton Road

    1927 ft · 40 sec · Tilton Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Race Track Road

    2369 ft · 47 sec · Race Track Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Leipzig Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Leipzig Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lombard Street

    870 ft · 44 sec · Lombard Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    100 m · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Atlantic County.

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
104 mi · 86%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 5%
Pomona Road
3.42 mi · 3%
White Horse Pike
2.24 mi · 2%
Leipzig Avenue
2.03 mi · 2%
Clifton Avenue
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

80.9 mi · 01h 34m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
01h 17m from Clifton
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Atlantic County?

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Clifton and 60.3 miles from Atlantic County.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.41 one way or $34.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic County.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Atlantic County. Straight-line distance: 99.16 mi (159.59 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Atlantic County

#2 Atlantic County

County in New Jersey, United States

Population262,945
Coordinates39.4688300, -74.6337300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Atlantic County (-74.63373, 39.46883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.12 L · about $17.41
Round trip
$34.81
8.52 gal · 32.24 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.41 $34.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.59 $39.18
Premium $4.95 $21.10 $42.21
Diesel $5.98 $25.47 $50.95

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Atlantic County. The current time is 19:02:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.