How far is Clifton, NJ from Beckett, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Beckett, NJ is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
113.34 mi
02h 22m
Flight
98.88 mi
159.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.88 mi
Kilometers
159.14 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.34 mi
Kilometers
182.4 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckett
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-19T06:11
Arrive Beckett
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Clifton
56.7 mi
01h 11m
To Beckett
56.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro

    1576 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Swedesboro Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Auburn Avenue

    2740 ft · 55 sec · Auburn Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Auburn Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Auburn Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Auburn Road

    2459 ft · 52 sec · Auburn Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Center Square Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Square Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Beckett Road

    643 ft · 25 sec · Beckett Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Peachwood Drive

    954 ft · 42 sec · Peachwood Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Peachwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
60.9 mi · 54%
New Jersey Turnpike
38.6 mi · 34%
State Route 3
4.43 mi · 4%
Center Square Road
2.25 mi · 2%
Kings Highway
1.28 mi · 1%
Allwood Road
0.97 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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
01h 11m from Clifton
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clifton and Rain Showers Likely near Beckett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Clifton and 56.7 miles from Beckett.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clifton and Rain Showers Likely near Beckett.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Beckett. Straight-line distance: 98.88 mi (159.14 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 Beckett

Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,847
Coordinates39.7540000, -75.3574100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Beckett (-75.35741, 39.754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.14 L · about $16.34
Round trip
$32.69
8 gal · 30.28 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.34 $32.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.40 $36.79
Premium $4.95 $19.82 $39.63
Diesel $5.98 $23.92 $47.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Beckett. The current time is 06:11:30.

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.