How far is Clifton, NJ from Fredon, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Fredon, NJ is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
46.58 mi
01h 05m
Flight
35.9 mi
57.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.9 mi
Kilometers
57.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.58 mi
Kilometers
74.96 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive Fredon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Rockaway
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.

From Clifton
23.2 mi
00h 32m
To Fredon
23.3 mi
00h 32m

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
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Fredon Road

    981 ft · 27 sec · Fredon Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fredon - Springdale Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fredon - Springdale Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Willows Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Willows Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2363 ft · 40 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 Fredon.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
18.7 mi · 40%
State Route 3
12.1 mi · 26%
US 206 North
9.27 mi · 20%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 3%
Willows Road
1.35 mi · 3%
Fredon - Springdale Road
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockaway
00h 32m from Clifton
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Rockaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Clifton and 23.3 miles from Fredon.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockaway

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Fredon. Straight-line distance: 35.9 mi (57.78 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Fredon

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA

Population3,145
Coordinates41.0392600, -74.8087800
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Fredon (-74.80878, 41.03926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.95 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.98 $9.81 $19.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Fredon. The current time is 22:55:22.

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.