How far is Clifton, NJ from Florham Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Florham Park, NJ is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.39 mi
00h 30m
Flight
12.71 mi
20.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.71 mi
Kilometers
20.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.39 mi
Kilometers
31.21 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florham Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-16T01:09
Arrive Florham Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Franklin
NJ

Borough in Sussex Co.

From Clifton
9.7 mi
00h 15m
To Florham Park
9.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Florham Park.

  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

    5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park

    563 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Two Bridges Road

    69 m · 4 sec · Two Bridges Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Passaic Avenue

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Passaic Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    1278 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Parkway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Columbia Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Columbia Turnpike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hanover Road

    58 m · 11 sec · Hanover Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    71 m · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    16 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 3
6.32 mi · 33%
Passaic Avenue
5.78 mi · 30%
Eisenhower Parkway
3.71 mi · 19%
Columbia Turnpike
1.84 mi · 10%
Clifton Avenue
0.53 mi · 3%
Eagle Rock Avenue
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Passaic Avenue

Continue on Passaic Avenue

5.78 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 15m from Clifton
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Partly Sunny near Florham Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Florham Park?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Clifton and 9.7 miles from Florham Park.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clifton and Partly Sunny near Florham Park.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Florham Park. Straight-line distance: 12.71 mi (20.45 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Florham Park

#2 Florham Park

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population11,824
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.3882100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Florham Park (-74.38821, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.13 $6.25
Premium $4.95 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $5.98 $4.07 $8.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Florham Park. The current time is 01:09:36.

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.