How far is Westville, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Westville, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
95.92 mi
01h 42m
Flight
85.32 mi
137.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.32 mi
Kilometers
137.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.92 mi
Kilometers
154.37 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Westville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westville
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Clifton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westville
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
Millstone
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Westville
48.3 mi
00h 51m
To Clifton
47.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    14 m · 7 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard

    1432 ft · 25 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Station Avenue

    1021 ft · 15 sec · Station Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1282 ft · 18 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crescent Boulevard

    13 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard

    31 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Brooklawn Circle

    74 m · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Crescent Boulevard

    36 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard

    97 m · 4 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard

    1436 ft · 19 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Kings Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Kings Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.2 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  22. 22

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westville 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
34 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64.5 mi · 67%
Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi · 23%
Kings Highway
1.7 mi · 2%
Black Horse Pike
1.33 mi · 1%
Allwood Road
0.99 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.74 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millstone
00h 51m from Westville
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westville and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Millstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Westville and 47.6 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westville and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Millstone

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 Millstone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 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 14.5 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 14.5 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 Millstone.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

8 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westville and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 85.32 mi (137.31 km).

Westville

#1 Westville

Borough of New Jersey

Population4,154
Coordinates39.8678900, -75.1315600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-75.131495, 39.867974)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.81 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
6.76 gal · 25.62 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.81 $27.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.54 $31.09
Premium $4.95 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $5.98 $20.21 $40.42

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

There is no time difference between Westville and Clifton. The current time is 19:40:23.

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.