How far is Springdale, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Springdale, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
91.05 mi
01h 36m
Flight
78.39 mi
126.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.39 mi
Kilometers
126.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.05 mi
Kilometers
146.53 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Tue, Nov 10, 3:43 PM EST
Return by in Springdale
Tue, Nov 10, 5:19 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-11-10T14:06
Arrive Clifton
Tue, Nov 10, 3:43 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Springdale
43.2 mi
00h 48m
To Clifton
47.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 8:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marlton Pike

    32 m · 2 sec · Marlton Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right

    21 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    82 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Springdale Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Springdale Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Road

    2687 ft · 47 sec · Church Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2281 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    60 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.2 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  18. 18

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale 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
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 61%
Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi · 24%
Springdale Road
1.71 mi · 2%
Allwood Road
0.99 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Church Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 48m from Springdale
Leave By
3:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springdale and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Springdale and 47.8 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.00 one way or $26.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springdale and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 78.39 mi (126.16 km).

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#1 Springdale

Springdale is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9026100, -74.9662800
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 70 (-74.966277, 39.902615)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.16 L · about $13.00
Round trip
$26.01
6.42 gal · 24.32 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.05 $13.00 $26.01
Mid-grade $4.67 $14.99 $29.98
Premium $4.98 $15.99 $31.97
Diesel $6.30 $20.22 $40.43

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Clifton. The current time is 14:06:58.

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.