How far is Clifton, NJ from Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
90.38 mi
02h 01m
Flight
68.6 mi
110.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.6 mi
Kilometers
110.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.38 mi
Kilometers
145.45 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Presidential Lakes Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-18T23:06
Arrive Presidential Lakes Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Clifton
45.2 mi
01h 00m
To Presidential Lakes Estates
45.2 mi
01h 00m

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
69°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 Presidential Lakes Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Presidential Lakes Estates.

  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

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle

    733 ft · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Washington Boulevard

    1162 ft · 51 sec · Washington Boulevard

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Rhode Island Road

    6 m · 3 sec · Rhode Island Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Connecticut Road

    1767 ft · 1 min · Connecticut Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Kentucky Trail

    157 m · 23 sec · Kentucky Trail

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kentucky Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Presidential Lakes Estates.

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
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
58.5 mi · 65%
US 206 South
11.2 mi · 12%
Magnolia Road
6.76 mi · 7%
State Route 3
4.43 mi · 5%
South Pemberton Road
2.08 mi · 2%
NJ 70 East
1.69 mi · 2%
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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
68.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
01h 00m from Clifton
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Partly Sunny near Presidential Lakes Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Presidential Lakes Estates?

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Clifton and 45.2 miles from Presidential Lakes Estates.

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

The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:26 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 Partly Sunny around Clifton and Partly Sunny near Presidential Lakes Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Presidential Lakes Estates. Straight-line distance: 68.6 mi (110.4 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Presidential Lakes Estates

#2 Presidential Lakes Estates

Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

Population2,365
Coordinates39.9137300, -74.5646000
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Presidential Lakes Estates (-74.5646, 39.91373)

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Presidential Lakes Estates. The current time is 23:06:13.

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.