How far is Plainfield, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Plainfield and Clifton is 20.09 miles (32.33 km).

Flight distance from Plainfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ is 20.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Plainfield, New Jersey to Clifton, New Jersey is: 24.12 miles (38.83 km) by car.

Driving from Plainfield to Clifton will take approximately 00 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 Plainfield

A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the central part of the state. Plainfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Plainfield Historical Museum and the Plainfield Public Library.

Population 50011
GPS Coordinates 40°38'1"N 74°24'27"W
Latitude 40.6337100
Longitude -74.4073700
Altitude 34
Country United States
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#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. It is located on the Passaic River in northeastern New Jersey. Clifton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Clifton Public Library and the Clifton Historical Society.

Population 85025
GPS Coordinates 40°51'30"N 74°9'50"W
Latitude 40.8584300
Longitude -74.1637600
Altitude 57
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Plainfield and Clifton

The distance between Plainfield and Clifton is 39 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Plainfield and Clifton. The current time is 20:55:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.22 liters (0.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Plainfield and Clifton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Plainfield to Clifton is $2.91 (diesel $3.82).

New Jersey gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.42 $4.04 $4.31 $4.49
Total $2.91 $3.44 $3.67 $3.82

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New Jersey ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.423 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Plainfield and Clifton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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