How far is Franklin Center, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Franklin Center, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Center and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Center and Clifton.
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Start on the route
90 m · 24 sec
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Turn right
93 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elizabeth Avenue
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Continue on Elizabeth Street
3111 ft · 2 min · Elizabeth Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Road
85 m · 16 sec · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1138 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1207 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Mountain Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1205 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP Toll North: Paterson
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.5 mi · 15 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 Franklin Center and Clifton.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.5 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin Center and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin Center to Clifton?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 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?
Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Franklin Center and 31.8 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin Center and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Center and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 30.02 mi (48.32 km).
#1 Franklin Center
This census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey, is characterized by a suburban landscape amidst a network of roads and residential areas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5315300, -74.5414100 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.30 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $8.95 | $17.91 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
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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