How far is Clifton, NJ from Pleasantville, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Pleasantville, NJ is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122 mi
02h 32m
Flight
103.24 mi
166.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.24 mi
Kilometers
166.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122 mi
Kilometers
196.34 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasantville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-18T02:25
Arrive Pleasantville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Clifton
61 mi
01h 16m
To Pleasantville
61 mi
01h 16m

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
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Pleasantville.

  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

    88 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pleasantville

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North New Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North New Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Black Horse Pike East

    2106 ft · 57 sec · Black Horse Pike East

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Black Horse Pike East

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
111 mi · 91%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 5%
Atlantic City Expressway
1.62 mi · 1%
North New Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Clifton Avenue
0.53 mi
Black Horse Pike East
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

88 mi · 01h 42m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
103.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
01h 16m from Clifton
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Cloudy near Pleasantville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Pleasantville?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Clifton and 61 miles from Pleasantville.

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

The direct path is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clifton and Mostly Cloudy near Pleasantville.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Pleasantville. Straight-line distance: 103.24 mi (166.15 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Pleasantville

#2 Pleasantville

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Population20,060
Coordinates39.3898400, -74.5240400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Pleasantville (-74.52404, 39.38984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.95 $21.35 $42.70
Diesel $5.98 $25.77 $51.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Pleasantville. The current time is 02:25:54.

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.