How far is Groveville, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Groveville, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.02 mi
01h 14m
Flight
54.54 mi
87.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.54 mi
Kilometers
87.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.02 mi
Kilometers
106.25 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Sat, Nov 7, 11:45 PM EST
Return by in Groveville
Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveville
2026-11-07T22:31
Arrive Clifton
Sat, Nov 7, 11:45 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveville
9:30 PM EST
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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Groveville
31.1 mi
00h 37m
To Clifton
34.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 PM EST
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    19 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2059 ft · 57 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 130 North: New Brunswick

    696 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Robbinsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Robbinsville Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike

    2682 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Central Jersey Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP

    2456 ft · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP

    146 m · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Cars Only

    2667 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    29.4 mi · 34 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.2 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  17. 17

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveville 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
29.4 mi · 45%
Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi · 34%
Robbinsville Road
2.44 mi · 4%
Allwood Road
0.99 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Central Jersey Expressway
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

29.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 37m from Groveville
Leave By
4:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Groveville and Partly Cloudy near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Groveville and 34.9 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Groveville and Partly Cloudy near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveville and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 54.54 mi (87.78 km).

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#1 Groveville

Groveville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1698300, -74.6715500
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.671791, 40.170073)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.82 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$19.00
4.66 gal · 17.64 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $9.50 $19.00
Mid-grade $4.71 $10.97 $21.94
Premium $5.02 $11.70 $23.41
Diesel $6.31 $14.71 $29.42

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveville and Clifton. The current time is 22:31:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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