How far is Clifton, NJ from Society Hill, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Society Hill, NJ is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
32.38 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.2 mi
43.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.38 mi
Kilometers
52.11 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Society Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-22T08:23
Arrive Society Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
16.2 mi
00h 26m
To Society Hill
16.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Society Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Society Hill.

  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

    Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen

    1079 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Middlesex Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Middlesex Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto New Durham Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · New Durham Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Stelton Road

    885 ft · 26 sec · Stelton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Metlars Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Metlars Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Randolphville Road

    728 ft · 24 sec · South Randolphville Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    3005 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Colson Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Colson Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colson Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Society Hill.

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
22.1 mi · 68%
New Durham Road
3.09 mi · 10%
Middlesex Avenue
1.68 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
1.39 mi · 4%
Metlars Lane
1.32 mi · 4%
Morris Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 26m from Clifton
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near Society Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Society Hill?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 16.2 miles from Clifton and 16.2 miles from Society Hill.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near Society Hill.

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 Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

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 Society Hill. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.78 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Society Hill

#2 Society Hill

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

Population3,829
Coordinates40.5339900, -74.4579300
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Society Hill (-74.45793, 40.53399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Society Hill. The current time is 08:23:06.

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.