How far is Clifton, NJ from Hamilton Square, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Hamilton Square, NJ is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.47 mi
01h 25m
Flight
50.62 mi
81.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.62 mi
Kilometers
81.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.47 mi
Kilometers
98.93 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton Square
Fri, Nov 6, 4:05 PM EST
Return by in Clifton
Fri, Nov 6, 5:31 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Hamilton Square
Fri, Nov 6, 4:05 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
9:30 PM EST
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Clifton
30.7 mi
00h 42m
To Hamilton Square
30.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Hamilton Square.

  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

    31.9 mi · 38 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick

    2176 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cranbury-South River Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South River Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    115 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    3186 ft · 54 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto New Jersey Highway 33

    1.6 km · 2 min · New Jersey Highway 33

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Nottingham Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Nottingham Way

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Coleman Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Coleman Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coleman Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
38.2 mi · 62%
South River Road
10.1 mi · 16%
State Route 3
4.43 mi · 7%
New Jersey Highway 33
0.98 mi · 2%
Allwood Road
0.97 mi · 2%
Nottingham Way
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

31.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 42m from Clifton
Leave By
3:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Clifton and Rain near Hamilton Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Hamilton Square?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 30.7 miles from Clifton and 30.8 miles from Hamilton Square.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.89 one way or $17.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Clifton and Rain near Hamilton Square.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Hamilton Square. Straight-line distance: 50.62 mi (81.46 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hamilton Square

Hamilton Square is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2273300, -74.6532100
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Hamilton Square (-74.65321, 40.22733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.21 L · about $8.89
Round trip
$17.78
4.34 gal · 16.42 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $8.89 $17.78
Mid-grade $4.72 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $5.04 $10.93 $21.87
Diesel $6.33 $13.74 $27.49

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Hamilton Square. The current time is 14:40:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.