How far is Trenton, NJ from Cliffwood Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Cliffwood Beach, NJ is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Camden County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Cliffwood Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Cliffwood Beach.
-
1
Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
-
2
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Avenue
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
1791 ft · 23 sec
-
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North
1320 ft · 17 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
1116 ft · 15 sec
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
2872 ft · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike
-
9
Keep slight left
603 ft · 9 sec
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
154 m · 8 sec
-
11
Keep slight left
112 m · 6 sec
-
12
Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
-
13
Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
-
14
Continue straight
969 ft · 17 sec
-
15
Continue straight
1162 ft · 20 sec
-
16
Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
2086 ft · 47 sec
-
18
Merge slight left
1.1 km · 56 sec
-
19
Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
2209 ft · 54 sec
-
21
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
920 ft · 23 sec
-
23
Continue on Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
897 ft · 24 sec
-
24
Turn left onto Riverton Boulevard
1058 ft · 31 sec · Riverton Boulevard
-
25
Take the ramp slight right toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
105 m · 10 sec
-
26
Continue on US 9 South
153 m · 12 sec
-
27
Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South
2.9 mi · 4 min
-
28
Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
-
29
Take the exit slight right toward Amboy Avenue East, Cliffwood Avenue East
129 m · 14 sec
-
30
Continue on Amboy Road
142 m · 14 sec · Amboy Road
-
31
Turn left onto Shore Concourse
1995 ft · 2 min · Shore Concourse
-
32
Turn right onto Fairfield Way
644 ft · 29 sec · Fairfield Way
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Cliffwood Beach.
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.
Brunswick Pike
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
17.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Cliffwood Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Cliffwood Beach?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Voorhees is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Trenton and 21.5 miles from Cliffwood Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Cliffwood Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Voorhees
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 Voorhees.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Cliffwood Beach. Straight-line distance: 31.78 mi (51.14 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cliffwood Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 3,194 |
| Coordinates | 40.4420500, -74.2168100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cliffwood Beach (-74.21681, 40.44205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
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 · Apr 22, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.