How far is Sixmile Run, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Sixmile Run, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.96 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.16 mi
53.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.96 mi
Kilometers
62.7 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:41 PM EST
Return by in Sixmile Run
Mon, Nov 9, 12:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sixmile Run
2026-11-08T22:45
Arrive Clifton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:41 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sixmile Run
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
Clark
NJ

Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Sixmile Run
19.6 mi
00h 27m
To Clifton
19.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42ยฐF
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
47ยฐF
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 Sixmile Run and Clifton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sixmile Run and Clifton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m ยท 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1832 ft ยท 42 sec ยท Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cozzens Lane

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท Cozzens Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on Adams Lane

    1472 ft ยท 42 sec ยท Adams Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    603 ft ยท 9 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m ยท 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    112 m ยท 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi ยท 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 km ยท 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    969 ft ยท 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1162 ft ยท 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi ยท 9 min

  14. 14

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

    2305 ft ยท 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.5 mi ยท 30 min ยท Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft ยท 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m ยท 15 sec ยท Watchung Avenue

  18. 18

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

    2278 ft ยท 46 sec ยท East Passaic Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft ยท 53 sec ยท West Passaic Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m ยท 7 sec ยท Darling Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft ยท 38 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m ยท 5 sec ยท Allwood Road

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท Allwood Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft ยท 1 min ยท Clifton Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m ยท 10 sec ยท Olga B Terrace

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m ยท 7 sec ยท Hutton Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m ยท 25 sec ยท Olga B Terrace

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft ยท 34 sec ยท Donna Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m ยท 23 sec ยท Holly Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sixmile Run 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.5 mi ยท 55%
Newark|Newark
10.2 mi ยท 26%
Allwood Road
0.99 mi ยท 3%
Cozzens Lane
0.85 mi ยท 2%
Clifton Avenue
0.54 mi ยท 1%
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21.5 mi ยท 00h 30m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clark
00h 27m from Sixmile Run
Leave By
4:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Sixmile Run 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 Sixmile Run to Clifton?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Sixmile Run and 19.4 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clark

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

12 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

20 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sixmile Run and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 33.16 mi (53.36 km).

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#1 Sixmile Run

Sixmile Run is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4576100, -74.5115400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.511454, 40.457696)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L ยท about $5.57
Round trip
$11.13
2.74 gal ยท 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $5.57 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.69 $6.43 $12.86
Premium $5.01 $6.86 $13.72
Diesel $6.30 $8.63 $17.27

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 ยท Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Sixmile Run and Clifton. The current time is 22:45:47.

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.