How far is Clifton, NJ from Sayreville Junction, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Sayreville Junction, NJ is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
33.45 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.53 mi
45.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.45 mi
Kilometers
53.84 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sayreville Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 9:08 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Sayreville Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 9:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kenilworth
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Clifton
16.7 mi
00h 25m
To Sayreville Junction
16.7 mi
00h 25m

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
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Sayreville Junction.

  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 right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1231 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1284 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    544 ft · 24 sec · Lakeview Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Solook Drive

    886 ft · 34 sec · Solook Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    52 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
22.8 mi · 68%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 19%
Washington Road
1.96 mi · 6%
Clifton Avenue
0.53 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.48 mi · 1%
GSP South
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

22.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 25m from Clifton
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clifton and Partly Sunny near Sayreville Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Sayreville Junction?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Clifton and 16.7 miles from Sayreville Junction.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clifton and Partly Sunny near Sayreville Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kenilworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Sayreville Junction. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.91 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sayreville Junction

A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population42,890
Coordinates40.4653800, -74.3304300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Sayreville Junction (-74.33043, 40.46538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.64
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.82 $9.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.43 $10.85
Premium $4.95 $5.85 $11.69
Diesel $5.98 $7.06 $14.11

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 Sayreville Junction. The current time is 08:17:28.

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.