How far is Clifton, NJ from Winfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Winfield, NJ is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.09 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.22 mi
26.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.22 mi
Kilometers
26.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.09 mi
Kilometers
30.73 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Sun, May 3, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton
Sun, May 3, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-05-03T10:23
Arrive Winfield
Sun, May 3, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Orange
NJ

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

From Clifton
9.6 mi
00h 15m
To Winfield
9.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph NW
Destination
Winfield Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Winfield.

  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

    16.5 mi · 23 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Linden, Roselle

    1012 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Centennial Avenue

    1866 ft · 46 sec · Centennial Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Raritan Road

    1233 ft · 39 sec · Raritan Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Commerce Drive

    125 m · 18 sec · Commerce Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commerce Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
16.5 mi · 86%
Clifton Avenue
0.53 mi · 3%
GSP South
0.38 mi · 2%
Centennial Avenue
0.35 mi · 2%
Raritan Road
0.23 mi · 1%
Allwood Road
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

16.5 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Orange
00h 15m from Clifton
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clifton and Partly Cloudy near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Winfield?

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Clifton and 9.6 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton and Partly Cloudy near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near East Orange

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 East Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

5 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

7 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 16.22 mi (26.1 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Winfield

#2 Winfield

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,494
Coordinates40.6426000, -74.2854300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-74.16376, 40.85843)
End: Winfield (-74.28543, 40.6426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Winfield. The current time is 10:23:45.

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.