How far is Winfield, NJ from Clifton, NJ?

The driving distance from Winfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.22 mi
00h 23m
Flight
16.22 mi
26.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.22 mi
Kilometers
26.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.22 mi
Kilometers
29.33 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Sun, May 3, 9:30 AM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Sun, May 3, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-05-03T09:07
Arrive Clifton
Sun, May 3, 9:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Orange
NJ

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

From Winfield
9.2 mi
00h 11m
To Clifton
9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Winfield Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Commerce Drive

    34 m · 10 sec · Commerce Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Drive

    149 m · 22 sec · Jackson Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll North

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  7. 7

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

    53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hutton Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

    135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Donna Drive

    733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winfield and Clifton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
14.5 mi · 80%
Allwood Road
0.99 mi · 5%
Clifton Avenue
0.54 mi · 3%
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 mi · 3%
East Passaic Avenue
0.43 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Avenue
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

14.5 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Orange
00h 11m from Winfield
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Winfield and Sunny near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Winfield and 9 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Winfield and Sunny near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near East Orange

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 East Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

5 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

7 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 16.22 mi (26.1 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,494
Coordinates40.6426000, -74.2854300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population85,025
Coordinates40.8584300, -74.1637600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce Drive (-74.285474, 40.642573)
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.23
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.62 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.94 $5.89
Premium $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Diesel $5.98 $3.83 $7.65

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and Clifton. The current time is 09:07:04.

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.