How far is Somerdale, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerdale, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerdale and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerdale and Clifton.
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Start on Cypress Avenue
93 m · 18 sec · Cypress Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ava Avenue
579 ft · 31 sec · Ava Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Somerdale Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Somerdale Road
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Turn left onto Burnt Mill Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Burnt Mill Road
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Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road
595 ft · 10 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road
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Continue on Berlin Road
566 ft · 12 sec · Berlin Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
999 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1245 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2639 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
889 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Darling Avenue
125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle
80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road
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Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road
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Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn right onto Hutton Road
12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road
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Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn left onto Donna Drive
733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive
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Turn right onto Holly Street
157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerdale and Clifton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerdale and Chance Rain Showers near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerdale to Clifton?
The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Somerdale and 46.6 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Somerdale and Chance Rain Showers near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clearbrook Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerdale and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 83.41 mi (134.24 km).
#1 Somerdale
Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,482 |
| Coordinates | 39.8440000, -75.0226700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clifton
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 85,025 |
| Coordinates | 40.8584300, -74.1637600 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.04 | $30.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.55 | $39.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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