How far is Clifton, NJ from Oak Valley, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Oak Valley, NJ is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
104.65 mi
02h 16m
Flight
90.01 mi
144.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.01 mi
Kilometers
144.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.65 mi
Kilometers
168.41 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Oak Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Clifton
52.3 mi
01h 08m
To Oak Valley
52.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Oak Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Oak Valley.

  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

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1478 ft · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Browning Road

    2058 ft · 1 min · West Browning Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Creek Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Creek Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    831 ft · 22 sec · Harding Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left

    618 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47 North: Woodbury, Westville

    1384 ft · 33 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Delsea Drive

    116 m · 14 sec · Delsea Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bankbridge Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bankbridge Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodbury-Glassboro Road

    2897 ft · 55 sec · Woodbury-Glassboro Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Maple Street

    3152 ft · 1 min · East Maple Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Ogden Station Road

    2241 ft · 1 min · Ogden Station Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road

    81 m · 16 sec · Georgetown Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Sal Corma Place

    73 m · 12 sec · Sal Corma Place

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Buddy Powell Lane

    65 m · 9 sec · Buddy Powell Lane

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buddy Powell Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Oak Valley.

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
37 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
60.9 mi · 58%
New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 mi · 24%
State Route 3
4.43 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Highway
3.87 mi · 4%
Bankbridge Road
1.52 mi · 1%
Allwood Road
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
01h 08m from Clifton
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clifton and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Oak Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Oak Valley?

The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Clifton and 52.3 miles from Oak Valley.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Oak Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Oak Valley. Straight-line distance: 90.01 mi (144.86 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Oak Valley

#2 Oak Valley

Census designated place

Population3,483
Coordinates39.8012200, -75.1624000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Oak Valley (-75.1624, 39.80122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.98 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.15
7.38 gal · 27.96 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.08 $30.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.95 $18.28 $36.56
Diesel $5.98 $22.07 $44.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Oak Valley. The current time is 06:52:45.

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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.