Clifton, NJ Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Clifton, NJ is a local road trip base with 61 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 91 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

63

Longest Drive

157.9 mi

Cape May, NJ

Quickest Drive

11m

Haledon, 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 154.8 mi · 3h 12m North Wildwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ 153.8 mi · 3h 11m Deerfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ 123.3 mi · 2h 11m Millville, NJ to Clifton, NJ 121.3 mi · 2h 43m

Continue From Clifton, NJ

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

Clifton, NJ to Cape May, NJ 157.9 mi · 3h 15m 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

Trips from Clifton, NJ

Clifton, NJ to Cape May, NJ

157.9 mi 3h 15m

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 Vineland, NJ

125.8 mi 2h 13m

Clifton, NJ to Millville, NJ

123.9 mi 2h 43m

Clifton, NJ to Deerfield, NJ

123.1 mi 2h 39m

Clifton, NJ to Jefferson, NJ

111.7 mi 2h 18m

Clifton, NJ to Elwood, NJ

108.4 mi 2h 21m

Clifton, NJ to Wenonah, NJ

103.7 mi 2h 14m

Clifton, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ

99.7 mi 2h 8m

Clifton, NJ to Camden, NJ

99.2 mi 1h 39m

Clifton, NJ to Berlin, NJ

96.6 mi 2h 3m

Clifton, NJ to Laurel Springs, NJ

96.3 mi 2h 3m

Clifton, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ

96 mi 2h 3m

Clifton, NJ to Barrington, NJ

95 mi 2h

Clifton, NJ to Magnolia, NJ

94.9 mi 2h

Clifton, NJ to Marlton, NJ

89.9 mi 1h 53m

Driving from Clifton, NJ

The typical drive from Clifton, NJ covers about 91 miles and takes around 1h 55m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 158 miles (3h 15m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Clifton, NJ include Cape May, NJ (157.9 mi, 3h 15m), Wildwood, NJ (155.2 mi, 3h 11m), North Wildwood, NJ (154.3 mi, 3h 10m), Atlantic City, NJ (127.5 mi, 2h 39m), and Vineland, NJ (125.8 mi, 2h 13m). 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 91-mile trip from Clifton, NJ, budget about $15 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 28 mapped routes leaving Clifton, NJ and 33 routes heading into Clifton, NJ, covering 61 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 158 miles.

The longest mapped route from Clifton, NJ covers 158 miles and takes approximately 3h 15m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Clifton, NJ runs about 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 91-mile trip from Clifton, NJ costs roughly $15 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 Cape May, NJ, Wildwood, NJ, North Wildwood, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.