How far is Clifton, NJ from Salem, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Salem, NJ is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 37m.
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.
City in Burlington, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Salem.
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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 left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
48.9 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left
1193 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1760 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Merge slight left
1131 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 49 East: Pennsville, Salem
783 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on North Broadway
5.4 mi · 7 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Broadway Road
1595 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Road
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Continue on South Broadway
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Front Street
1040 ft · 20 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway
2860 ft · 39 sec · West Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Salem.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Salem?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Clifton and 64.8 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Bordentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Salem. Straight-line distance: 112.39 mi (180.87 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 Salem
City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 4,713 |
| Coordinates | 39.5717800, -75.4671400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-75.46714, 39.57178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.67 | $37.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.02 | $42.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.33 | $54.66 |
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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