How far is Clifton, NJ from Riverton, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Riverton, NJ is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Riverton.
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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 left onto Allwood Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Allwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allwood Circle
20 m · 1 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
1142 ft · 28 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Take the ramp left
661 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
4.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 3
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Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
751 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2509 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
2055 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
1791 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 130 South: Burlington
2546 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Burlington-Bordentown Road
681 ft · 14 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road
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Continue on Burlington Pike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike
581 ft · 13 sec · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1914 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Beverly Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road
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Continue on Warren Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street East
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Pavilion Avenue
1975 ft · 34 sec · Pavilion Avenue
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Turn right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
897 ft · 17 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Mihiel Drive
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Continue on Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1032 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
23 m · 3 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Riverton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
54.5 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clifton and Sunny near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Riverton?
The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Clifton and 43.6 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clifton and Sunny near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near Helmetta
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 Helmetta.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 73.67 mi (118.56 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 Riverton
Borough of New Jersey, USA
| Population | 2,686 |
| Coordinates | 40.0115000, -75.0148900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverton (-75.01489, 40.0115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.54 | $25.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
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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