How far is Moe, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Moe, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
33.81 mi
00h 51m
Flight
24 mi
38.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24 mi
Kilometers
38.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.81 mi
Kilometers
54.41 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Tue, Nov 10, 3:50 AM EST
Return by in Moe
Tue, Nov 10, 4:41 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moe
2026-11-10T02:58
Arrive Clifton
Tue, Nov 10, 3:50 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moe
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
Kinnelon
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Moe
17 mi
00h 25m
To Clifton
16.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Moe Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Ringwood as the closest live forecast in the Passaic County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Melrose Avenue

    617 ft · 29 sec · Melrose Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Warwick Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Warwick Turnpike

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on White Road

    1801 ft · 50 sec · White Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Union Valley Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Valley Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Valley Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Union Valley Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    55 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1218 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    774 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    138 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

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

    55 m · 10 sec · Grove Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Van Houten Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1817 ft · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto St James Place

    680 ft · 32 sec · St James Place

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Donna Drive

    159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moe and Clifton.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Union Valley Road
15.2 mi · 45%
US 46 East
4.87 mi · 14%
Warwick Turnpike
1.5 mi · 4%
Van Houten Avenue
0.84 mi · 2%
Clifton Avenue
0.34 mi · 1%
White Road
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinnelon
00h 25m from Moe
Leave By
4:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Moe and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Kinnelon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Moe and 16.8 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moe and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Kinnelon

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

40 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moe and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 24 mi (38.62 km).

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#1 Moe

Moe is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1623200, -74.3865400
Altitude340
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Melrose Avenue (-74.386357, 41.16223)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.69 $5.58 $11.16
Premium $5.00 $5.95 $11.89
Diesel $6.30 $7.49 $14.99

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Moe and Clifton. The current time is 02:58:52.

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.