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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
88 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Atlantic City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pleasantville
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North New Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North New Road
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Turn sharp left onto Black Horse Pike East
2106 ft · 57 sec · Black Horse Pike East
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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.
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
88 mi · 01h 42m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ramtown.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Pleasantville. Straight-line distance: 103.24 mi (166.15 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 Pleasantville
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,060 |
| Coordinates | 39.3898400, -74.5240400 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasantville (-74.52404, 39.38984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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