Clifton, NJ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Clifton, NJ have 11 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 87 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Clifton, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

22

Longest Drive

155.4 mi

Wildwood, NJ

Quickest Drive

22m

Newark, NJ

Plan Around Clifton, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Clifton, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Wildwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ 155.4 mi · 2h 35m North Wildwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ 153.8 mi · 2h 33m Elwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ 105.9 mi · 2h 2m Ship Bottom, NJ to Clifton, NJ 99.1 mi · 1h 43m

Continue From Clifton, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Clifton, NJ to Wildwood, NJ 155.2 mi · 3h 11m Clifton, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ 154.3 mi · 3h 10m Clifton, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ 127.5 mi · 2h 39m Clifton, NJ to Elwood, NJ 108.4 mi · 2h 21m

Trips from Clifton, NJ

Clifton, NJ to Wildwood, NJ

155.2 mi 3h 11m

Clifton, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ

154.3 mi 3h 10m

Clifton, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ

127.5 mi 2h 39m

Clifton, NJ to Elwood, NJ

108.4 mi 2h 21m

Clifton, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ

99.7 mi 2h 8m

Clifton, NJ to Cinnaminson, NJ

87.1 mi 1h 55m

Clifton, NJ to Crestwood Village, NJ

84.1 mi 1h 50m

Clifton, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ

75 mi 1h 47m

Clifton, NJ to Metuchen, NJ

26.6 mi 41m

Clifton, NJ to Lake Telemark, NJ

26.2 mi 34m

Clifton, NJ to Newark, NJ

12.4 mi 22m

Driving from Clifton, NJ

On average, trips departing from Clifton, NJ run 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 155 miles (3h 11m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Clifton, NJ are Wildwood, NJ (155.2 mi, 3h 11m), North Wildwood, NJ (154.3 mi, 3h 10m), Atlantic City, NJ (127.5 mi, 2h 39m), Elwood, NJ (108.4 mi, 2h 21m), and Ship Bottom, NJ (99.7 mi, 2h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 87-mile trip from Clifton, NJ, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Clifton, NJ and 11 routes heading into Clifton, NJ, covering 22 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 155 miles.

The longest mapped route from Clifton, NJ covers 155 miles and takes approximately 3h 11m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Clifton, NJ runs about 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 87-mile trip from Clifton, NJ costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Clifton, NJ include Wildwood, NJ, North Wildwood, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ and Elwood, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.