How far is Whitesboro, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Whitesboro, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
149.9 mi
02h 31m
Flight
130.96 mi
210.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.96 mi
Kilometers
210.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.9 mi
Kilometers
241.24 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Sun, Nov 8, 9:23 PM EST
Return by in Whitesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 11:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitesboro
2026-11-08T18:51
Arrive Clifton
Sun, Nov 8, 9:23 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitesboro
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
South Toms River
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Whitesboro
74.9 mi
01h 15m
To Clifton
75 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 PM EST
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shore Road

    2985 ft · 52 sec · Shore Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Shell Bay Avenue

    717 ft · 24 sec · East Shell Bay Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bayberry Drive

    91 m · 8 sec · Bayberry Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    2408 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  14. 14

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitesboro 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
143 mi · 96%
South Main Street
1.84 mi · 1%
Allwood Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Shore Road
0.57 mi
Clifton Avenue
0.54 mi
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Toms River
01h 15m from Whitesboro
Leave By
1:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Whitesboro and 75 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Toms River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Toms River, 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 South Toms River.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

55 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

61 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitesboro and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 130.96 mi (210.76 km).

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#1 Whitesboro

Whitesboro is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0390000, -74.8568400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Shore Road (-74.856715, 39.038954)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.02 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.99
10.58 gal · 40.04 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $21.49 $42.99
Mid-grade $4.69 $24.83 $49.65
Premium $5.01 $26.50 $53.00
Diesel $6.30 $33.34 $66.68

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitesboro and Clifton. The current time is 18:51:40.

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.