How far is Irvington, NJ from Clinton, NJ?

The driving distance from Irvington, NJ to Clinton, NJ is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.21 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.98 mi
17.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.98 mi
Kilometers
17.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.21 mi
Kilometers
26.08 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Wed, Jun 10, 9:12 PM EDT
Return by in Irvington
Wed, Jun 10, 9:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvington
2026-06-10T20:47
Arrive Clinton
Wed, Jun 10, 9:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irvington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Roseland
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Irvington
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To Clinton
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irvington and Clinton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irvington and Clinton.

  1. 1

    Start on Stuyvesant Avenue

    2867 ft · 1 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 18th Avenue

    1007 ft · 24 sec · 18th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sanford Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sanford Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Sanford Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sanford Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2909 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    1626 ft · 40 sec · South Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Distributor Road

    912 ft · 22 sec · Distributor Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 280 West

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Essex Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward Edwards Road, New Road

    842 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New Road

    112 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto New Road

    2864 ft · 1 min · New Road

  14. 14

    Continue on New Road

    545 ft · 15 sec · New Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Oak Road

    555 ft · 17 sec · Oak Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2905 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Horseneck Road

    106 m · 10 sec · Horseneck Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hollywood Avenue

    1433 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvington and Clinton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
8.66 mi · 53%
Sanford Avenue
0.78 mi · 5%
Sanford Street
0.78 mi · 5%
New Road
0.78 mi · 5%
Central Avenue
0.55 mi · 3%
Plymouth Street
0.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

8.66 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseland
00h 12m from Irvington
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irvington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irvington to Clinton?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Irvington and 8.1 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irvington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Roseland

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 Roseland and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Market St at City Hall
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Market St at City Hall

Paterson , NJ
Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 10.98 mi (17.67 km).

Irvington

#1 Irvington

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population54,226
Coordinates40.7323200, -74.2348700
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Clinton

#2 Clinton

Town in New Jersey, United States

Population12,881
Coordinates40.8792700, -74.3148700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Irvington (-74.23487, 40.73232)
End: Clinton (-74.31487, 40.87927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.95 $2.82 $5.65
Diesel $5.98 $3.41 $6.82

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Irvington and Clinton. The current time is 20:47:48.

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.