How far is Clifton, NJ from Magnolia, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Magnolia, NJ is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.93 mi
02h 00m
Flight
83.28 mi
134.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.28 mi
Kilometers
134.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.93 mi
Kilometers
152.78 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magnolia
Sat, Apr 11, 7:58 PM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sat, Apr 11, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-11T17:58
Arrive Magnolia
Sat, Apr 11, 7:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Clifton
47.5 mi
01h 00m
To Magnolia
47.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    740 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    97 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Berlin Road

    1777 ft · 32 sec · Berlin Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    106 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Burnt Mill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burnt Mill Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Evesham Road

    2486 ft · 42 sec · West Evesham Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Evesham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Evesham Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Walnut Avenue North

    132 m · 19 sec · Walnut Avenue North

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
60.9 mi · 64%
New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 18%
I 295 South
4.56 mi · 5%
State Route 3
4.43 mi · 5%
Evesham Avenue
1.26 mi · 1%
Burnt Mill Road
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

54.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
01h 00m from Clifton
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clifton and Sunny near Magnolia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Clifton and 47.5 miles from Magnolia.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton and Sunny near Magnolia.

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 83.28 mi (134.02 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 Magnolia

Magnolia is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8545600, -75.0390600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Magnolia (-75.03906, 39.85456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.68 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
6.7 gal · 25.36 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.41 $30.81
Premium $4.95 $16.60 $33.19
Diesel $5.98 $20.03 $40.07

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Magnolia. The current time is 17:58:43.

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.