How far is Port Norris, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Port Norris, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (194 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.22 mi
02h 39m
Flight
120.56 mi
194.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.56 mi
Kilometers
194.03 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.22 mi
Kilometers
236.93 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Sun, May 17, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Port Norris
Sun, May 17, 8:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Norris
2026-05-17T15:41
Arrive Clifton
Sun, May 17, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Norris
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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Port Norris
68 mi
01h 19m
To Clifton
79.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Port Norris Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
85°F
This Afternoon
Using Laurel Lake as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Norris and Clifton.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    29 m · 9 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1887 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mauricetown Bypass

    2 mi · 4 min · Mauricetown Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Mauricetown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mauricetown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mauricetown-Crossway Road

    569 ft · 19 sec · Mauricetown-Crossway Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto New Stage Road

    1324 ft · 23 sec · New Stage Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Delsea Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Delsea Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    96 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Lincoln Avenue

    8 mi · 12 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Wheat Road

    1243 ft · 23 sec · Wheat Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Blue Anchor Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hammonton Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 12th Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · 12th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 54 North

    2260 ft · 29 sec · Route 54 North

  19. 19

    Continue on 12th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    153 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Trenton Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    152 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1.1 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1897 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1828 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    36.9 mi · 43 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.2 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  35. 35

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  40. 40

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Norris 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
47 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
36.9 mi · 25%
Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi · 15%
Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 12%
US 206 North
16.5 mi · 11%
South Lincoln Avenue
7.99 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

36.9 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 19m from Port Norris
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Norris and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Norris to Clifton?

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Port Norris and 79.2 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (194 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.25 one way or $42.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Norris and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 120.56 mi (194.03 km).

Port Norris

#1 Port Norris

Census designated place

Population1,377
Coordinates39.2459500, -75.0351800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-75.03514, 39.245948)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $21.25
Round trip
$42.49
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.25 $42.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.91 $47.83
Premium $4.95 $25.76 $51.52
Diesel $5.98 $31.10 $62.19

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Norris and Clifton. The current time is 15:41:09.

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.