How far is Oceanport, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Oceanport, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.19 mi
01h 01m
Flight
38.13 mi
61.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.13 mi
Kilometers
61.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.19 mi
Kilometers
82.38 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Oceanport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oceanport
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oceanport
9:30 PM EDT
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Oceanport
25.7 mi
00h 30m
To Clifton
25.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Myrtle Avenue

    2921 ft · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Seven Bridges Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridges Road

  3. 3

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rumson Road

  4. 4

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

    1772 ft · 31 sec · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 56 sec · Pinckney Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 20 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2680 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway

    983 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    35.1 mi · 47 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  14. 14

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oceanport 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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
41.4 mi · 81%
Newman Springs Road
1.85 mi · 4%
Seven Bridges Road
1.59 mi · 3%
Allwood Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Rumson Road
0.77 mi · 1%
Pinckney Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

35.1 mi · 00h 47m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 30m from Oceanport
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oceanport and Sunny near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Oceanport and 25.4 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oceanport and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 38.13 mi (61.37 km).

Oceanport

#1 Oceanport

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population5,707
Coordinates40.3181700, -74.0151400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Avenue (-74.01561, 40.318076)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.40
Round trip
$14.79
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.40 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.32 $16.65
Premium $4.95 $8.97 $17.93
Diesel $5.98 $10.82 $21.65

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oceanport and Clifton. The current time is 00:47:56.

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.