How far is Collingswood, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Collingswood, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.34 mi
01h 38m
Flight
80.63 mi
129.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.63 mi
Kilometers
129.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.34 mi
Kilometers
148.61 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Collingswood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collingswood
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collingswood
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
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Collingswood
46.2 mi
00h 49m
To Clifton
46.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harvard Avenue

    118 m · 22 sec · Harvard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Haddon Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Haddon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Cuthbert Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Cuthbert Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    869 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Marlton Pike

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Marlton Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.2 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 61%
Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi · 24%
Marlton Pike
3.92 mi · 4%
I 295 North
2.12 mi · 2%
East Cuthbert Boulevard
1.09 mi · 1%
Allwood Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
00h 49m from Collingswood
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collingswood and Sunny near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Collingswood and 46.1 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collingswood and Sunny near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clearbrook Park, 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 Clearbrook Park.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collingswood and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 80.63 mi (129.76 km).

Collingswood

#1 Collingswood

Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population13,848
Coordinates39.9181700, -75.0712800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Harvard Avenue (-75.071183, 39.918139)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $13.32
Round trip
$26.64
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.32 $26.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.99 $29.99
Premium $4.95 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.98 $19.49 $38.99

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Collingswood and Clifton. The current time is 00:25:07.

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.