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

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Audubon Park, NJ is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
97.4 mi
02h 02m
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
97.4 mi
Kilometers
156.75 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Audubon Park
Tue, Apr 14, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-14T19:04
Arrive Audubon Park
Tue, Apr 14, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Clifton
48.7 mi
01h 01m
To Audubon Park
48.7 mi
01h 01m

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
86°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 Audubon Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Allwood Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allwood Circle

    20 m · 1 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1142 ft · 28 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    661 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    4.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 3

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

    751 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2509 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    2055 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Black Horse Pike

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    74 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Nicholson Road

    784 ft · 17 sec · Nicholson Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Road B

    1042 ft · 51 sec · Road B

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Road A

    74 m · 16 sec · Road A

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Kennedy Drive

    106 m · 17 sec · Kennedy Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Kennedy Drive

    62 m · 11 sec · Kennedy Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
60.9 mi · 62%
New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 mi · 26%
State Route 3
4.43 mi · 5%
Black Horse Pike
2.23 mi · 2%
Allwood Road
0.97 mi · 1%
Clifton Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

54.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
01h 01m from Clifton
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Audubon Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Clifton and 48.7 miles from Audubon Park.

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 15.1 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

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

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
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#2 Audubon Park

Borough of New Jersey

Population999
Coordinates39.8965000, -75.0876700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Audubon Park (-75.08767, 39.8965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.11
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.06 $28.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.95 $17.04 $34.08
Diesel $5.98 $20.57 $41.14

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 Audubon Park. The current time is 19:04:26.

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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.