How far is Clifton, NJ from Bridgeton, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Road
129.13 mi
02h 46m
Flight
113.9 mi
183.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.9 mi
Kilometers
183.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.13 mi
Kilometers
207.82 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-14T20:41
Arrive Bridgeton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Bordentown
NJ

City in Burlington, New Jersey

From Clifton
64.6 mi
01h 23m
To Bridgeton
64.6 mi
01h 23m

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 Bridgeton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1478 ft · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Browning Road

    2058 ft · 1 min · West Browning Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Creek Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Creek Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    831 ft · 22 sec · Harding Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left

    618 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    15 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Buck Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Centerton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Centerton Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Centerton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Centerton Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Landis Avenue

    787 ft · 15 sec · Landis Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street North

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Pearl Street North

  34. 34

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
60.9 mi · 47%
New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi · 12%
Buck Road
7.24 mi · 6%
Centerton Road
6.54 mi · 5%
State Route 3
4.43 mi · 3%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bordentown
01h 23m from Clifton
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Clifton and 64.6 miles from Bridgeton.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bordentown

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 Bordentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2.1 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 6.8 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 3.3 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

20 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

22 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

35 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Bridgeton. Straight-line distance: 113.9 mi (183.3 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Bridgeton

City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Population23,635
Coordinates39.4273400, -75.2340800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Bridgeton (-75.23408, 39.42734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.25 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.12 gal · 34.5 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.97 $41.94
Premium $4.95 $22.59 $45.18
Diesel $5.98 $27.27 $54.54

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Bridgeton. The current time is 20:41:06.

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.