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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Halfway Point
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Town in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Stuyvesant Avenue
2867 ft · 1 min · Stuyvesant Avenue
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Turn left onto 18th Avenue
1007 ft · 24 sec · 18th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sanford Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Sanford Avenue
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Continue on Sanford Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Sanford Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2909 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn slight right
66 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South Center Street
1626 ft · 40 sec · South Center Street
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Turn left onto Distributor Road
912 ft · 22 sec · Distributor Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 280 West
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit right toward Edwards Road, New Road
842 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on New Road
112 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto New Road
2864 ft · 1 min · New Road
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Continue on New Road
545 ft · 15 sec · New Road
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
99 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Road
555 ft · 17 sec · Oak Road
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Continue on Plymouth Street
2905 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Horseneck Road
106 m · 10 sec · Horseneck Road
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Turn right onto Hollywood Avenue
1433 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Parking Lot
City Hall Personnel Office
Market St at City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseland.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 10.98 mi (17.67 km).
#1 Irvington
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 54,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.7323200, -74.2348700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
Town in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 12,881 |
| Coordinates | 40.8792700, -74.3148700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-74.31487, 40.87927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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