How far is Clifton, NJ from White Horse, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to White Horse, NJ is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.25 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.12 mi
87.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.12 mi
Kilometers
87.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.25 mi
Kilometers
106.62 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Horse
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Tue, May 12, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-05-12T20:56
Arrive White Horse
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Clifton
33.1 mi
00h 44m
To White Horse
33.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and White Horse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and White Horse.

  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 left onto Allwood Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allwood Circle

    20 m · 1 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1142 ft · 28 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    661 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    4.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 3

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

    751 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2509 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    2055 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    44.8 mi · 53 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Hamilton, Trenton

    3162 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive

    892 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 524: South Broad Street

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    2959 ft · 54 sec · South Broad Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Horse Circle

    1 m · 1 sec · Whitehorse Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Whitehorse Avenue

    1032 ft · 28 sec · Whitehorse Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Phillips Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · Phillips Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Phillips Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and White Horse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
51.2 mi · 77%
State Route 3
4.43 mi · 7%
Central Jersey Expressway
4.21 mi · 6%
I 195
1.16 mi · 2%
Allwood Road
0.97 mi · 1%
I 195 West
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

44.8 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 44m from Clifton
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clifton and Sunny near White Horse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to White Horse?

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Clifton and 33.1 miles from White Horse.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton and Sunny near White Horse.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metuchen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and White Horse. Straight-line distance: 54.12 mi (87.1 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
White Horse

#2 White Horse

Census designated place in New Jersey

Population9,494
Coordinates40.1906700, -74.7023800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: White Horse (-74.70238, 40.19067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.85 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.12
4.68 gal · 17.7 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.56 $19.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.95 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.98 $13.99 $27.99

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and White Horse. The current time is 20:56:04.

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.