How far is Clifton, NJ from Medford Lakes, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Medford Lakes, NJ is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Medford Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Medford Lakes.
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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 left onto Allwood Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Allwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allwood Circle
20 m · 1 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
1142 ft · 28 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Take the ramp left
661 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
4.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 3
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Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
751 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2509 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
2055 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Burlington, Mount Holly
3156 ft · 1 min
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Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
536 ft · 17 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5
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Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
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Turn right onto Mount Holly Bypass
2.8 mi · 4 min · Mount Holly Bypass
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Stokes Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Stokes Road
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Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
1178 ft · 57 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Turn left onto Bowker Road
109 m · 16 sec · Bowker Road
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Turn right onto Big Look Trail
689 ft · 36 sec · Big Look Trail
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Turn left onto Indian Trail
131 m · 19 sec · Indian Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Medford Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sunny near Medford Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Medford Lakes?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Clifton and 45 miles from Medford Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton and Sunny near Medford Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg
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 Jamesburg.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Medford Lakes. Straight-line distance: 76.85 mi (123.68 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 Medford Lakes
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,911 |
| Coordinates | 39.8584500, -74.8029400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medford Lakes (-74.80294, 39.85845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.62 | $29.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.75 | $31.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.02 | $38.03 |
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 · Jun 03, 2026
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