How far is Clifton, NJ from Pemberton Heights, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Pemberton Heights, NJ is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
81.54 mi
01h 45m
Flight
67.57 mi
108.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.57 mi
Kilometers
108.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.54 mi
Kilometers
131.22 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pemberton Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-18T23:12
Arrive Pemberton Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Clifton
40.8 mi
00h 52m
To Pemberton Heights
40.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Pemberton Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Pemberton Heights.

  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

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Pemberton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Hampton Street

    3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Pemberton Bypass

    823 ft · 24 sec · Pemberton Bypass

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Magnolia Road

    1925 ft · 43 sec · Magnolia Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    48 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Pemberton Heights.

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
58.5 mi · 72%
US 206 South
11.2 mi · 14%
State Route 3
4.43 mi · 5%
South Pemberton Road
2.08 mi · 3%
Allwood Road
0.97 mi · 1%
US 206
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

52.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
00h 52m from Clifton
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Partly Sunny near Pemberton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Pemberton Heights?

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Clifton and 40.8 miles from Pemberton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clifton and Partly Sunny near Pemberton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Pemberton Heights. Straight-line distance: 67.57 mi (108.74 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Pemberton Heights

#2 Pemberton Heights

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population2,423
Coordinates39.9626100, -74.6787700
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Pemberton Heights (-74.67877, 39.96261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.89 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.54
5.76 gal · 21.78 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.77 $23.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.95 $14.27 $28.54
Diesel $5.98 $17.22 $34.44

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 Pemberton Heights. The current time is 23:12:22.

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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.