How far is Clifton, NJ from Whitehouse Station, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Whitehouse Station, NJ is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.38 mi
00h 58m
Flight
35.93 mi
57.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.93 mi
Kilometers
57.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.38 mi
Kilometers
73.04 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehouse Station
Sun, Nov 8, 7:50 PM EST
Return by in Clifton
Sun, Nov 8, 8:49 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-11-08T18:52
Arrive Whitehouse Station
Sun, Nov 8, 7:50 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
9:30 PM EST
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
Morristown
NJ

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

From Clifton
22.7 mi
00h 29m
To Whitehouse Station
22.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
16 mph W
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Whitehouse Station.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Whitehouse Station.

  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

    1.3 mi · 1 min · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Interstate 80 West

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South: Morristown

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    19.2 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania

    1987 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 523: Oldwick, Whitehouse

    1402 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oldwick Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Oldwick Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1124 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2896 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Whitehouse Station.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
21.1 mi · 46%
State Route 3
12.1 mi · 27%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.17 mi · 11%
Interstate 80 West
2.13 mi · 5%
Oldwick Road
2.06 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight right

19.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 29m from Clifton
Leave By
4:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Clifton and Partly Cloudy near Whitehouse Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Whitehouse Station?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Clifton and 22.7 miles from Whitehouse Station.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $13.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clifton and Partly Cloudy near Whitehouse Station.

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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 Morristown and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Morristown
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.5 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 Morristown.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Whitehouse Station. Straight-line distance: 35.93 mi (57.82 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 Whitehouse Station

Whitehouse Station is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6153800, -74.7704400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Whitehouse Station (-74.77044, 40.61538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$13.00
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $6.50 $13.00
Mid-grade $4.69 $7.51 $15.02
Premium $5.01 $8.01 $16.03
Diesel $6.30 $10.08 $20.17

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Whitehouse Station. The current time is 18:52:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.