How far is Clifton, NJ from New Egypt, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to New Egypt, NJ is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.73 mi
01h 38m
Flight
57.94 mi
93.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.94 mi
Kilometers
93.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.73 mi
Kilometers
117.05 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Egypt
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-19T05:59
Arrive New Egypt
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Clifton
36.4 mi
00h 49m
To New Egypt
36.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and New Egypt.

  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

    44.8 mi · 53 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points

    1525 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown

    736 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Allentown

    86 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1131 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Allentown Bypass

    2327 ft · 45 sec · Allentown Bypass

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Allentown-Lakewood Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Allentown-Lakewood Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Sharon Station Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sharon Station Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Forked River Road

    57 m · 3 sec · Forked River Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Forked River Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Forked River Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Burlington Path Road

    3252 ft · 1 min · Burlington Path Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Holmes Mill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Holmes Mill Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Evergreen Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
51.2 mi · 70%
State Route 3
4.43 mi · 6%
Holmes Mill Road
2.88 mi · 4%
Central Jersey Expressway
1.89 mi · 3%
Allentown-Lakewood Road
1.85 mi · 3%
Sharon Station Road
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

44.8 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 49m from Clifton
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clifton and Rain Showers Likely near New Egypt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to New Egypt?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Clifton and 36.4 miles from New Egypt.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clifton and Rain Showers Likely near New Egypt.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and New Egypt. Straight-line distance: 57.94 mi (93.25 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
New Egypt

#2 New Egypt

Census designated place

Population2,512
Coordinates40.0676100, -74.5307100
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: New Egypt (-74.53071, 40.06761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.00
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.50 $21.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.82 $23.64
Premium $4.95 $12.73 $25.46
Diesel $5.98 $15.37 $30.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and New Egypt. The current time is 05:59:33.

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.