How far is Clifton, NJ from Englishtown, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Englishtown, NJ is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
45.42 mi
01h 07m
Flight
40.09 mi
64.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.09 mi
Kilometers
64.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.42 mi
Kilometers
73.1 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Englishtown
Wed, Apr 22, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-22T07:01
Arrive Englishtown
Wed, Apr 22, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Clifton
22.7 mi
00h 33m
To Englishtown
22.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    10.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 9

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    718 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gordons Corner Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Gordons Corner Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1845 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
23.2 mi · 51%
US Highway 9
10.6 mi · 23%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 14%
Gordons Corner Road
2.99 mi · 7%
Clifton Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
GSP South
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

22.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 33m from Clifton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near Englishtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Clifton and 22.7 miles from Englishtown.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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 Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 13 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Englishtown. Straight-line distance: 40.09 mi (64.52 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Englishtown

Borough in New Jersey

Population1,908
Coordinates40.2973300, -74.3582000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Englishtown (-74.3582, 40.29733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.95 $7.93 $15.85
Diesel $5.98 $9.57 $19.14

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Englishtown. The current time is 07:01:55.

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.