How far is Ramtown, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Ramtown, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
64 mi
01h 13m
Flight
50.96 mi
82.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.96 mi
Kilometers
82.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64 mi
Kilometers
103 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in Ramtown
Wed, Apr 22, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramtown
2026-04-22T05:17
Arrive Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramtown
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Ramtown
32.1 mi
00h 36m
To Clifton
31.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Ramtown and Clifton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newtons Corner Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Newtons Corner Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Herbertsville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Herbertsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lakewood Farmingdale Road

    1466 ft · 31 sec · Lakewood Farmingdale Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: Shore Points

    1938 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2224 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSR North

    132 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    539 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North

    27 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  17. 17

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramtown 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
53.9 mi · 84%
Central Jersey Expressway
2.72 mi · 4%
Newtons Corner Road
1.5 mi · 2%
Herbertsville Road
1.38 mi · 2%
Allwood Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Clifton Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

48.1 mi · 01h 02m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 36m from Ramtown
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ramtown 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 Ramtown to Clifton?

The road trip is about 64 miles (103 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Ramtown and 31.9 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramtown and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.02 km).

Ramtown

#1 Ramtown

Census designated place

Population6,242
Coordinates40.1209500, -74.1437500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Newtons Corner Road (-74.143706, 40.120955)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.55 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.47
4.52 gal · 17.1 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.23 $18.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.39 $20.79
Premium $4.95 $11.20 $22.39
Diesel $5.98 $13.51 $27.03

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 Ramtown and Clifton. The current time is 05:17:04.

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.