How far is Medford Lakes, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Medford Lakes, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford Lakes and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford Lakes and Clifton.
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Start on Indian Trail
131 m · 21 sec · Indian Trail
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Turn right onto Big Look Trail
689 ft · 33 sec · Big Look Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowker Road
109 m · 18 sec · Bowker Road
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Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
1178 ft · 54 sec · Mohawk Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stokes Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Stokes Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mount Holly Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Mount Holly Bypass
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Continue on Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
1305 ft · 19 sec · Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
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Continue on Mount Holly Bypass
2651 ft · 50 sec · Mount Holly Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
707 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Hancock Lane
93 m · 6 sec · Hancock Lane
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Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
1146 ft · 40 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5
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Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York
1509 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi · 31 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 Medford Lakes and Clifton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
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 Medford Lakes and Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford Lakes to Clifton?
The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Medford Lakes and 44.4 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford Lakes and Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamesburg.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford Lakes and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 76.85 mi (123.68 km).
#1 Medford Lakes
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,911 |
| Coordinates | 39.8584500, -74.8029400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.71 | $25.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.30 | $28.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.41 | $30.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
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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