How far is Clifton, NJ from Ocean Acres, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Ocean Acres, NJ is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
90.34 mi
01h 57m
Flight
77.29 mi
124.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.29 mi
Kilometers
124.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.34 mi
Kilometers
145.39 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Acres
Fri, Apr 17, 9:51 PM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-17T19:54
Arrive Ocean Acres
Fri, Apr 17, 9:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Clifton
45.2 mi
00h 58m
To Ocean Acres
45.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Ocean Acres.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Ocean Acres.

  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

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 554 West: Pemberton

    1271 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Bay Avenue

    2439 ft · 50 sec · West Bay Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nautilus Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Nautilus Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Buccaneer Lane

    101 m · 15 sec · Buccaneer Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buccaneer Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Ocean Acres.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
79.9 mi · 88%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 7%
Nautilus Drive
1.78 mi · 2%
Clifton Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
West Bay Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
GSP South
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

57.2 mi · 01h 07m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 58m from Clifton
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clifton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ocean Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Ocean Acres?

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Clifton and 45.2 miles from Ocean Acres.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clifton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ocean Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

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

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Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Ocean Acres. Straight-line distance: 77.29 mi (124.38 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Ocean Acres

#2 Ocean Acres

Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population16,142
Coordinates39.7434500, -74.2809800
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Ocean Acres (-74.28098, 39.74345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.07 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.07
6.38 gal · 24.14 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.03 $26.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.67 $29.34
Premium $4.95 $15.80 $31.61
Diesel $5.98 $19.08 $38.15

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Ocean Acres. The current time is 19:54:20.

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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.