How far is Clifton, NJ from Bayville, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Bayville, NJ is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
79.35 mi
01h 45m
Flight
65.58 mi
105.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.58 mi
Kilometers
105.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.35 mi
Kilometers
127.7 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayville
Tue, Apr 14, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Tue, Apr 14, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-14T19:09
Arrive Bayville
Tue, Apr 14, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Clifton
39.7 mi
00h 52m
To Bayville
39.6 mi
00h 52m

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
80°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 Bayville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.4 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood

    111 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting

    140 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Double Trouble Road

    82 m · 9 sec · Double Trouble Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    112 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
67.2 mi · 85%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8%
Dover Road
4.08 mi · 5%
Clifton Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
GSP South
0.38 mi
Allwood Road
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

44.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 52m from Clifton
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Bayville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Clifton and 39.6 miles from Bayville.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Bayville. Straight-line distance: 65.58 mi (105.54 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 Bayville

Bayville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9092900, -74.1548600
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Bayville (-74.15486, 39.90929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.6 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.88
5.6 gal · 21.2 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.44 $22.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.88 $25.75
Premium $4.95 $13.87 $27.74
Diesel $5.98 $16.74 $33.49

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 Bayville. The current time is 19:09:29.

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.