How far is Peapack, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Peapack, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
40.99 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.58 mi
44.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.99 mi
Kilometers
65.96 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Peapack
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peapack
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peapack
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
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Peapack
19 mi
00h 25m
To Clifton
22.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tainter Street

    34 m · 13 sec · Tainter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willow Avenue

    857 ft · 40 sec · Willow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Peapack Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Peapack Road

  5. 5

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mine Brook Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mine Brook Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Morristown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morristown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Maple Avenue

    1402 ft · 30 sec · North Maple Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City

    860 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York City

    1655 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate 80 East

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 East

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Paterson, New York City

    897 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  16. 16

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

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    138 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

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

    55 m · 10 sec · Grove Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Van Houten Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1817 ft · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto St James Place

    680 ft · 32 sec · St James Place

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Donna Drive

    159 m · 28 sec · Donna Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left 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 Peapack 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 North
12.1 mi · 30%
Christopher Columbus Highway
7.27 mi · 18%
US 46 East
5 mi · 12%
Mine Brook Road
3.22 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.73 mi · 7%
Interstate 80 East
1.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 287 North

Merge slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 25m from Peapack
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Peapack and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Peapack and 22.1 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Peapack and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Montclair Municipal Building
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Montclair Municipal Building

Montclair , NJ
205 Claremont Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Rating 3.9/5 12 reviews City Hall,City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peapack and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 27.58 mi (44.38 km).

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#1 Peapack

Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population2,086
Coordinates40.7167700, -74.6565500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Tainter Street (-74.656488, 40.71678)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Peapack and Clifton. The current time is 19:28:31.

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.