How far is Clifton, NJ from Vernon Valley, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Vernon Valley, NJ is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Vernon Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Vernon Valley.
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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
1.3 mi · 1 min · State Route 3
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
574 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Stockholm Vernon Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Stockholm Vernon Road
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Continue on Vernon Stockholm Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Vernon Stockholm Road
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Turn left onto Vernon Crossing
1.4 mi · 3 min · Vernon Crossing
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McAfee - Glenwood Road
1.2 km · 2 min · McAfee - Glenwood Road
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Continue on Aster Street
1929 ft · 53 sec · Aster Street
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Continue on McAfee - Glenwood Road
1872 ft · 56 sec · McAfee - Glenwood Road
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Turn left onto Vlietstra Drive
148 m · 22 sec · Vlietstra Drive
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Turn right onto Thistle Avenue
2161 ft · 2 min · Thistle Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Hill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Vernon Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
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16.6 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
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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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Clifton and Rain Showers Likely near Vernon Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Vernon Valley?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Kinnelon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Clifton and 19.9 miles from Vernon Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clifton and Rain Showers Likely near Vernon Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Kinnelon
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Vernon Valley. Straight-line distance: 31.1 mi (50.05 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 Vernon Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 1,626 |
| Coordinates | 41.2367600, -74.4871000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon Valley (-74.4871, 41.23676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
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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