How far is Clifton, NJ from North Beach Haven, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to North Beach Haven, NJ is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
105.27 mi
02h 19m
Flight
88.87 mi
143.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.87 mi
Kilometers
143.03 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.27 mi
Kilometers
169.41 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Beach Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive North Beach Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Clifton
52.6 mi
01h 09m
To North Beach Haven
52.6 mi
01h 09m

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
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and North Beach Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and North Beach Haven.

  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 right onto Allwood Road

    1069 ft · 31 sec · Allwood Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 3 West, GSP South

    654 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    93 m · 4 sec · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton

    752 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island

    1190 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 28th Street

    112 m · 17 sec · West 28th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Bay Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Bay Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 16th Street

    138 m · 20 sec · East 16th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and North Beach Haven.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
83.8 mi · 80%
NJ 72 East
7.3 mi · 7%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 6%
Long Beach Boulevard
4.46 mi · 4%
Central Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
North Bay Avenue
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

61 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 09m from Clifton
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clifton and Rain Showers near North Beach Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to North Beach Haven?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Clifton and 52.6 miles from North Beach Haven.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clifton and Rain Showers near North Beach Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and North Beach Haven. Straight-line distance: 88.87 mi (143.03 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
North Beach Haven

#2 North Beach Haven

Census designated place

Population2,235
Coordinates39.5731700, -74.2315300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: North Beach Haven (-74.23153, 39.57317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.06 $34.12
Premium $4.95 $18.38 $36.76
Diesel $5.98 $22.19 $44.37

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 North Beach Haven. The current time is 03:15:45.

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.