How far is Clifton, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and New Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and New Brunswick.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
636 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
643 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
755 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1866 ft · 37 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
878 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road
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Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Suydam Street
2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
1589 ft · 37 sec · Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Delavan Street
21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and New Brunswick.
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.
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 Showers Likely leaving Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to New Brunswick?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Cranford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Clifton and 17.6 miles from New Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Cranford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranford.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 29.82 mi (47.99 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 New Brunswick
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 56,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.4862200, -74.4518200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
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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