How far is Clifton, NJ from Ocean Gate, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Ocean Gate, NJ is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Ocean Gate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Ocean Gate.
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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
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
43.4 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
551 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Lakehurst Road
1610 ft · 36 sec · Lakehurst Road
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Continue on West Water Street
972 ft · 24 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto Irons Street
118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street
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Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard
1334 ft · 29 sec · Herflicker Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Atlantic City Boulevard
2685 ft · 1 min · Atlantic City Boulevard
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Turn left onto Starboard Street
933 ft · 29 sec · Starboard Street
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Turn right onto Compass Avenue
1494 ft · 39 sec · Compass Avenue
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Continue on Club House Drive
153 m · 10 sec · Club House Drive
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Continue on Club House Road
589 ft · 12 sec · Club House Road
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Continue on Bayside Avenue
1902 ft · 38 sec · Bayside Avenue
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Continue on Springfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Avenue
98 m · 10 sec · Station Avenue
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Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
671 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Chelsea Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Chelsea Avenue
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Turn right onto Ocean Gate Avenue
153 m · 22 sec · Ocean Gate Avenue
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Turn left onto East Bayview Avenue
1964 ft · 41 sec · East Bayview Avenue
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Turn right onto Stone Harbor Avenue
76 m · 13 sec · Stone Harbor Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lakewood Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · East Lakewood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lakewood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Ocean Gate.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
43.4 mi · 00h 51m
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 Rain Showers near Ocean Gate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Ocean Gate?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Clifton and 39.6 miles from Ocean Gate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clifton and Rain Showers near Ocean Gate.
Stop Ideas Near Hazlet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hazlet.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Ocean Gate. Straight-line distance: 64.39 mi (103.62 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 Ocean Gate
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,055 |
| Coordinates | 39.9267900, -74.1337500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Gate (-74.13375, 39.92679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
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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