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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.26 mi
01h 06m
Flight
43.34 mi
69.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.34 mi
Kilometers
69.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.26 mi
Kilometers
95.37 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-17T20:00
Arrive Clifton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Mount Arlington
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Oxford
29.5 mi
00h 33m
To Clifton
29.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Bridgeville Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Bridgeville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hope Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hope Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Hope - Bridgeville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Hope - Bridgeville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hope - Blairstown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Netcong

    1872 ft · 46 sec · ramp to I-80 Eastbound

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    41 mi · 47 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    138 m · 16 sec

  13. 13

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

    55 m · 10 sec · Grove Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Van Houten Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1817 ft · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto St James Place

    680 ft · 32 sec · St James Place

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Donna Drive

    159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
41 mi · 69%
US 46 East
5 mi · 8%
North Bridgeville Road
2.86 mi · 5%
Hope - Bridgeville Road
2.46 mi · 4%
Hope Road
1.04 mi · 2%
Hope - Blairstown Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Arlington
00h 33m from Oxford
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

45 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

47 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

50 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 43.34 mi (69.75 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population2,426
Coordinates40.8031500, -74.9896200
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 31 (-74.989618, 40.803229)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.92 L · about $8.54
Round trip
$17.08
4.18 gal · 15.84 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Clifton. The current time is 20:00:30.

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.