How far is Fredon, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Fredon, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.19 mi
00h 57m
Flight
35.9 mi
57.78 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Fredon.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.9 mi
Kilometers
57.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.19 mi
Kilometers
75.95 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in Fredon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredon
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredon
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
Rockaway
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.

From Fredon
23.5 mi
00h 28m
To Clifton
23.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2363 ft · 42 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willows Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Willows Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fredon - Springdale Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fredon - Springdale Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Fredon Road

    981 ft · 27 sec · Fredon Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    27.7 mi · 31 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street, Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, Passaic

    138 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Van Houten Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1817 ft · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto St James Place

    680 ft · 32 sec · St James Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Donna Drive

    159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fredon 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
27.7 mi · 59%
Fredon Road
9.81 mi · 21%
US 46 East
5 mi · 11%
Willows Road
1.35 mi · 3%
Fredon - Springdale Road
1.16 mi · 2%
Van Houten Avenue
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

27.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockaway
00h 28m from Fredon
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fredon 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 Fredon to Clifton?

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Rockaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Fredon and 23.7 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fredon and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Rockaway

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fredon and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 35.9 mi (57.78 km).

Fredon

#1 Fredon

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA

Population3,145
Coordinates41.0392600, -74.8087800
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 94 (-74.808976, 41.039446)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.3 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.57
3.32 gal · 12.6 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.78 $13.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.63 $15.27
Premium $4.95 $8.22 $16.45
Diesel $5.98 $9.93 $19.85

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 Fredon and Clifton. The current time is 21:23:35.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.