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

The driving distance from Port Republic, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
110.26 mi
01h 51m
Flight
93.98 mi
151.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.98 mi
Kilometers
151.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.26 mi
Kilometers
177.44 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:54 PM EDT
Return by in Port Republic
Sat, Apr 18, 11:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Republic
2026-04-18T20:02
Arrive Clifton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Republic
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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Port Republic
55.2 mi
00h 55m
To Clifton
55.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Smithville-Port Republic Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Smithville-Port Republic Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Neck Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Neck Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto New York Road

    1615 ft · 27 sec · New York Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP North: Toms River

    1489 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  11. 11

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Republic 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
104 mi · 94%
Chestnut Neck Road
1.47 mi · 1%
Smithville-Port Republic Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Allwood Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Clifton Avenue
0.54 mi
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 55m from Port Republic
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Republic and Partly Sunny near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Port Republic and 55.1 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Republic and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 93.98 mi (151.24 km).

Port Republic

#1 Port Republic

City in New Jersey

Population1,051
Coordinates39.5206700, -74.4857100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithville-Port Republic Road (-74.485713, 39.52067)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.73 L · about $15.89
Round trip
$31.79
7.78 gal · 29.46 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.89 $31.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.95 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.98 $23.26 $46.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Republic and Clifton. The current time is 20:02:30.

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.