How far is Clifton, NJ from Belvidere, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Belvidere, NJ is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
58.51 mi
01h 16m
Flight
47.81 mi
76.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.81 mi
Kilometers
76.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.51 mi
Kilometers
94.16 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belvidere
Thu, May 14, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Thu, May 14, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-05-14T04:19
Arrive Belvidere
Thu, May 14, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Mount Arlington
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Clifton
29.2 mi
00h 38m
To Belvidere
29.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 1 min · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    32 mi · 37 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 521 South: Hope

    98 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hope - Blairstown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hope - Bridgeville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Hope - Bridgeville Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Hope Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hope Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Bridgeville Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Bridgeville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    91 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
32 mi · 55%
State Route 3
12.1 mi · 21%
North Bridgeville Road
4.64 mi · 8%
Hope - Bridgeville Road
2.46 mi · 4%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 3%
Hope - Blairstown Road
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

32 mi · 00h 37m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Arlington
00h 38m from Clifton
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Clifton and Rain Showers near Belvidere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Mount Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Clifton and 29.3 miles from Belvidere.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

45 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

47 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

50 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Belvidere. Straight-line distance: 47.81 mi (76.94 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Belvidere

#2 Belvidere

Town in New Jersey

Population2,563
Coordinates40.8298200, -75.0776700
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Belvidere (-75.07767, 40.82982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Belvidere. The current time is 04:19:45.

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.