How far is Clifton, NJ from Folsom, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Folsom, NJ is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.09 mi
02h 18m
Flight
93.9 mi
151.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.9 mi
Kilometers
151.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.09 mi
Kilometers
170.73 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Folsom
Sun, May 17, 4:09 PM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sun, May 17, 6:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-05-17T13:51
Arrive Folsom
Sun, May 17, 4:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Clifton
53.1 mi
01h 09m
To Folsom
53 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    148 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

    153 m · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on 12th Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 12th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Mays Landing Road

    21 m · 1 sec · Mays Landing Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mays Landing Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
58.5 mi · 55%
US 206 South
30.1 mi · 28%
Main Street
4.5 mi · 4%
State Route 3
4.43 mi · 4%
12th Street
3.07 mi · 3%
Bellevue Avenue
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

52.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
93.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
01h 09m from Clifton
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clifton and Sunny near Folsom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Clifton and 53 miles from Folsom.

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

The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.28 one way or $30.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 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 13.3 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 13.3 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Folsom. Straight-line distance: 93.9 mi (151.12 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Folsom

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population1,776
Coordinates39.6020600, -74.8426700
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Folsom (-74.84267, 39.60206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $15.28
Round trip
$30.56
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.28 $30.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.20 $34.40
Premium $4.95 $18.53 $37.06
Diesel $5.98 $22.37 $44.73

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Folsom. The current time is 13:51:31.

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.