How far is Robertsville, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Robertsville, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.17 mi
00h 52m
Flight
35.98 mi
57.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.98 mi
Kilometers
57.91 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.17 mi
Kilometers
66.25 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:25 AM EST
Return by in Robertsville
Sun, Nov 8, 12:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robertsville
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Clifton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:25 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robertsville
9:30 PM EST
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
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Robertsville
20.6 mi
00h 26m
To Clifton
20.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tennent Road

    891 ft · 22 sec · Tennent Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    146 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    1105 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 9

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    2060 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    27.6 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  12. 12

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robertsville 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
27.6 mi · 67%
US Highway 9
7.01 mi · 17%
NJ 18 North
1.86 mi · 5%
Allwood Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Clifton Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

27.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 26m from Robertsville
Leave By
4:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Robertsville and Mostly Cloudy near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Robertsville and 20.6 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Robertsville and Mostly Cloudy near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Rahway

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 Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robertsville and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 35.98 mi (57.91 km).

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#1 Robertsville

Robertsville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3462200, -74.2879200
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennent Road (-74.288002, 40.346258)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
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
5.5 L · about $5.91
Round trip
$11.82
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $5.91 $11.82
Mid-grade $4.71 $6.83 $13.66
Premium $5.02 $7.28 $14.57
Diesel $6.31 $9.16 $18.31

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Robertsville and Clifton. The current time is 10:33:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.