How far is Clifton, NJ from Kenvil, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Kenvil, NJ is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Kenvil.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Kenvil.
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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
6.5 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Green Pond Road
1467 ft · 29 sec · Green Pond Road
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Turn straight onto Hibernia Avenue
626 ft · 13 sec · Hibernia Avenue
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Continue on Halsey Avenue
150 m · 8 sec · Halsey Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
1736 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Wall Street
106 m · 8 sec · Wall Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Bloomfield Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on W. Blackwell Street
2315 ft · 43 sec · W. Blackwell Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on W. Blackwell Street
1360 ft · 30 sec · W. Blackwell Street
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Turn right onto North Dell Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · North Dell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Kenvil.
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.
State Route 3
Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Clifton and Chance Light Rain near Kenvil.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Kenvil?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Clifton and 14.7 miles from Kenvil.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Clifton and Chance Light Rain near Kenvil.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
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 Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Kenvil. Straight-line distance: 23.8 mi (38.31 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 Kenvil
Kenvil is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8798200, -74.6184900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenvil (-74.61849, 40.87982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.10 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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