How far is Clifton, NJ from Farmingdale, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Farmingdale, NJ is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Areas Of Smoke
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Farmingdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Farmingdale.
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Start on Holly Street
157 m · 27 sec · Holly Street
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Turn left onto Donna Drive
733 ft · 35 sec · Donna Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
135 m · 21 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn right onto Hutton Road
12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road
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Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
53 m · 13 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
2821 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allwood Road
1069 ft · 31 sec · Allwood Road
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Take the ramp left toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
654 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
93 m · 4 sec · State Route 3
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
2000 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 18 South: Asbury Park, Shore Points
2360 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
1568 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
1258 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit left
37 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
734 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight left
63 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right
127 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Tinton Falls Road
3146 ft · 1 min · Tinton Falls Road
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Continue on Asbury Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Asbury Road
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Continue on Asbury Avenue
1649 ft · 41 sec · Asbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
43 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Farmingdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Areas Of Smoke leaving Clifton and Areas Of Smoke near Farmingdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Farmingdale?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Clifton and 28.1 miles from Farmingdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Smoke around Clifton and Areas Of Smoke near Farmingdale.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Farmingdale. Straight-line distance: 45.73 mi (73.6 km).
#1 Clifton
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 85,025 |
| Coordinates | 40.8584300, -74.1637600 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmingdale
Farmingdale is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1965000, -74.1684800 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmingdale (-74.16848, 40.1965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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