How far is Oxford, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Oxford, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Clifton.
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Start on the route
2.4 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Bridgeville Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Bridgeville Road
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Continue on Hope Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hope Road
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Turn straight onto Hope - Bridgeville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Hope - Bridgeville Road
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Continue on Hope - Blairstown Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hope - Blairstown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Netcong
1872 ft · 46 sec · ramp to I-80 Eastbound
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
41 mi · 47 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street, Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, Passaic
138 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street
55 m · 10 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Van Houten Avenue
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Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
1817 ft · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto St James Place
680 ft · 32 sec · St James Place
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Turn right onto Donna Drive
159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive
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Turn left 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 Oxford 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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
41 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Oxford and Chance Rain Showers near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Clifton?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Mount Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Oxford and 29.8 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oxford and Chance Rain Showers near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Arlington
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 Mount Arlington.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 43.34 mi (69.75 km).
#1 Oxford
Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,426 |
| Coordinates | 40.8031500, -74.9896200 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
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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