How far is South Bound Brook, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from South Bound Brook, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bound Brook and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bound Brook and Clifton.
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Start on Zimmerman Place (Historical)
41 m · 15 sec · Zimmerman Place (Historical)
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elizabeth Street
1801 ft · 53 sec · Elizabeth Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Road
85 m · 16 sec · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1138 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1207 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Mountain Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1205 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP Toll North: Paterson
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.5 mi · 15 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 South Bound Brook and Clifton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.5 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving South Bound Brook and Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bound Brook to Clifton?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from South Bound Brook and 28.8 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bound Brook and Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bound Brook and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.95 km).
#1 South Bound Brook
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.5534400, -74.5315400 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
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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