How far is Clifton, NJ from Mine Hill, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Mine Hill, NJ is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Mine Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Mine Hill.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Randolph Avenue
1597 ft · 48 sec · Randolph Avenue
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Turn left onto Clover Place
45 m · 7 sec · Clover Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clover Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Mine Hill.
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.
Sunny leaving Clifton and Sunny near Mine Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Mine Hill?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 14.1 miles from Clifton and 14.1 miles from Mine Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton and Sunny near Mine Hill.
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 Mine Hill. Straight-line distance: 22.51 mi (36.22 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 Mine Hill
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 3,473 |
| Coordinates | 40.8778800, -74.5937700 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mine Hill (-74.59377, 40.87788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 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 | $4.09 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
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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