How far is Clifton, NJ from Concordia, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Concordia, NJ is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.65 mi
01h 12m
Flight
40.67 mi
65.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.67 mi
Kilometers
65.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.65 mi
Kilometers
83.12 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concordia
Sun, Nov 8, 11:03 PM EST
Return by in Clifton
Mon, Nov 9, 12:16 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-11-08T21:50
Arrive Concordia
Sun, Nov 8, 11:03 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
9:30 PM EST
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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Clifton
25.8 mi
00h 36m
To Concordia
25.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
16 mph W
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.9 mi · 38 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 32 East: Jamesburg, Monroe

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Forsgate Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Forsgate Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Applegarth Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Applegarth Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Prospect Plains Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Prospect Plains Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Union Valley-Half Acre Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Union Valley-Half Acre Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Concordia Circle

    78 m · 18 sec · Concordia Circle

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Asbourne Drive

    806 ft · 36 sec · Asbourne Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Edinburgh Drive

    1300 ft · 57 sec · Edinburgh Drive

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Andrew Johnson Drive

    98 m · 20 sec · Andrew Johnson Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Norham Drive

    59 m · 8 sec · Norham Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Norham Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
38.2 mi · 74%
State Route 3
4.43 mi · 9%
Applegarth Road
1.44 mi · 3%
Allwood Road
0.97 mi · 2%
Prospect Plains Road
0.93 mi · 2%
NJ 32
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

31.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 36m from Clifton
Leave By
4:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Clifton and Partly Cloudy near Concordia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Clifton and 25.8 miles from Concordia.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clifton and Partly Cloudy near Concordia.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Concordia. Straight-line distance: 40.67 mi (65.45 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 Concordia

Concordia is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3109400, -74.4482100
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Concordia (-74.44821, 40.31094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.79
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $7.39 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.69 $8.54 $17.08
Premium $5.01 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $6.30 $11.47 $22.94

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Concordia. The current time is 21:50:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.