How far is Farmingdale, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Farmingdale, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmingdale and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmingdale and Clifton.
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Start on Hogbin Road
13 m · 6 sec · Hogbin Road
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Turn right onto West Buckshutem Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Buckshutem Road
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Turn left onto Cedarville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cedarville Road
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
1450 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
2414 ft · 45 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
120 m · 14 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
72 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn slight right onto Wheaton Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wheaton Avenue
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Continue on South Main Road
1457 ft · 25 sec · South Main Road
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Turn slight right onto South Lincoln Avenue
8 mi · 12 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Wheat Road
1243 ft · 23 sec · Wheat Road
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Continue on Blue Anchor Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
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Continue on Hammonton Road
1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road
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Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
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Continue on 12th Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Route 54 North
2260 ft · 29 sec · Route 54 North
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Continue on 12th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn right
153 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
152 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1897 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1828 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36.9 mi · 43 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
889 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Darling Avenue
125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle
80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road
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Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road
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Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn right onto Hutton Road
12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road
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Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn left onto Donna Drive
733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive
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Turn right onto Holly Street
157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmingdale and Clifton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36.9 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Farmingdale and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmingdale to Clifton?
The road trip is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Farmingdale and 70 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Farmingdale and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Bordentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmingdale and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 113.95 mi (183.39 km).
#1 Farmingdale
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 1,351 |
| Coordinates | 39.3762300, -75.1096300 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clifton
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 85,025 |
| Coordinates | 40.8584300, -74.1637600 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $19.20 | $38.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.62 | $43.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.11 | $56.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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