How far is Clifton, NJ from Marlboro, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Marlboro, NJ is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
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.
Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Marlboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Marlboro.
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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
93 m · 4 sec · State Route 3
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
2000 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 18 South: Asbury Park, Shore Points
2360 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 79 North: Matawan
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
2707 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Vanderburg Road
121 m · 10 sec · Vanderburg Road
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Turn right onto Hudson Street
27 m · 4 sec · Hudson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Marlboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.1 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Rain leaving Clifton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Marlboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Marlboro?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Clifton and 22.2 miles from Marlboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Clifton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Marlboro.
Stop Ideas Near Iselin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Marlboro. Straight-line distance: 37.77 mi (60.78 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 Marlboro
Marlboro is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3153900, -74.2462600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marlboro (-74.24626, 40.31539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $9.94 | $19.89 |
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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