How far is Clifton, NJ from Union Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Union Beach, NJ is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 58m.
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.
Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Union Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Union Beach.
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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 right onto Allwood Road
1069 ft · 31 sec · Allwood Road
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Take the ramp left toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
654 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
93 m · 4 sec · State Route 3
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
2000 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
5.5 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
920 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
897 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Riverton Boulevard
1058 ft · 31 sec · Riverton Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
105 m · 10 sec
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Continue on US 9 South
153 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Amboy Avenue East, Cliffwood Avenue East
129 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Amboy Road
2812 ft · 59 sec · Amboy Road
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Continue on West Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
111 m · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Broadway
1732 ft · 49 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Florence Avenue
1908 ft · 52 sec · Florence Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Florence Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Union Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Union Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Union Beach?
The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Clifton and 19.4 miles from Union Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Union Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Clark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clark.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Union Beach. Straight-line distance: 28.47 mi (45.82 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 Union Beach
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.4465000, -74.1782000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Beach (-74.1782, 40.4465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
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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