How far is Deerfield, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Deerfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
123.26 mi
02h 11m
Flight
108.2 mi
174.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.2 mi
Kilometers
174.13 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.26 mi
Kilometers
198.37 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Sat, Apr 11, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Sun, Apr 12, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-11T21:38
Arrive Clifton
Sat, Apr 11, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Deerfield
60.1 mi
01h 05m
To Clifton
63.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Deerfield Road

    11 m · 8 sec · West Deerfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pole Tavern Circle

    26 m · 1 sec · Bridgeton Pike

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Bridgeton Pike

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Bridgeton Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Ellis Mill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ellis Street

    662 ft · 19 sec · Ellis Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    9.6 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson

    1766 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Deptford Center Road

    3040 ft · 1 min · Deptford Center Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hurffville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hurffville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.2 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  24. 24

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield 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
36 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64.5 mi · 52%
Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi · 18%
Veterans Memorial Highway
9.58 mi · 8%
Ellis Mill Road
4 mi · 3%
Bridgeton Pike
3.75 mi · 3%
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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
01h 05m from Deerfield
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deerfield and Sunny near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Deerfield and 63.2 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.77 one way or $35.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 108.2 mi (174.13 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Deerfield

Unincorporated community in New Jersey

Population2,994
Coordinates39.5237300, -75.2360200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: West Deerfield Road (-75.236029, 39.523749)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.46 L · about $17.77
Round trip
$35.55
8.7 gal · 32.92 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.77 $35.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.01 $40.01
Premium $4.95 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.98 $26.01 $52.03

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Clifton. The current time is 21:38:45.

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.