How far is Clifton, NJ from Hardwick, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Hardwick, NJ is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Hardwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Hardwick.
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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
1.3 mi · 1 min · State Route 3
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
24 mi · 28 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 517 North: Allamuchy, Andover
60 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Old Hackettstown Road
1155 ft · 23 sec · Old Hackettstown Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Johnsonburg Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Allamuchy Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Allamuchy Road
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Turn right onto Johnsonburg Bypass Road
2017 ft · 40 sec · Johnsonburg Bypass Road
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Continue on Ramsey Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Spring Valley Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Spring Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Millbrook Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Millbrook Road
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Turn right onto Birch Ridge Road
3227 ft · 2 min · Birch Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Shannon Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Shannon Road
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Continue on Sand Pond Road
1728 ft · 1 min · Sand Pond Road
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Turn slight right
99 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Hardwick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
24 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Hardwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Hardwick?
The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Clifton and 28 miles from Hardwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Hardwick.
Stop Ideas Near Wharton
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 Wharton.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 42.32 mi (68.11 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 Hardwick
Township in Warren County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,620 |
| Coordinates | 41.0545400, -74.9321200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hardwick (-74.93212, 41.05454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
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
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