How far is Victory Lakes, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Victory Lakes, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.37 mi
02h 06m
Flight
94.64 mi
152.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.64 mi
Kilometers
152.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.37 mi
Kilometers
172.8 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Victory Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Victory Lakes
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Victory Lakes
9:30 PM EDT
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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Victory Lakes
54.2 mi
01h 03m
To Clifton
53.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Victory Lakes and Clifton.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Avenue

    128 m · 22 sec · 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lakeside Drive

    1.3 km · 3 min · Lakeside Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitehall Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Whitehall Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Black Horse Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Black Horse Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    547 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Malaga Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Malaga Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Brook Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Cedar Brook Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Myers Avenue

    57 m · 11 sec · Myers Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Cedarbrook Road

    574 ft · 7 sec · New Cedarbrook Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North State Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fredrick Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fredrick Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    60 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.2 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  23. 23

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Victory Lakes 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
35 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 52%
Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi · 21%
Fredrick Street
12.5 mi · 12%
North State Highway
3.3 mi · 3%
Malaga Road
2.99 mi · 3%
Cedar Brook Road
2.43 mi · 2%
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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
01h 03m from Victory Lakes
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Victory Lakes and Sunny near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Victory Lakes to Clifton?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Victory Lakes and 53.2 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Victory Lakes and Sunny near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrewsbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Victory Lakes and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 94.64 mi (152.31 km).

Victory Lakes

#1 Victory Lakes

Census designated place

Population2,111
Coordinates39.6331700, -74.9660000
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: 12th Avenue (-74.965709, 39.633178)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.97
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.49 $30.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.43 $34.86
Premium $4.95 $18.78 $37.55
Diesel $5.98 $22.66 $45.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Victory Lakes and Clifton. The current time is 02:27:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.