Distance from Clifton, New Jersey to Brooklyn, New York
The driving distance from Clifton, New Jersey to Brooklyn, New York is 23.9 mi (38.5 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 10.7 mi (17.2 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 2 minutes
This route includes Toll roads along the way.
We found 3 routes between Clifton and Brooklyn.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Follow Clifton Ave and Allwood Rd to NJ-3
Continue on NJ-3. Take NJ-495 E to W 36th St. in Manhattan, New York. Take the exit toward All Pts from NY-495 E
Get on I-495
Continue on I-495. Take I-278 W to Williamsburg St W in Brooklyn. Take exit 31-Exit 31 from I-278 W
Take Nostrand Ave to Brooklyn Ave
Route Directions
Get on NJ-3 from Broad St
Continue on NJ-3. Take NJ-495 E to W 36th St. in Manhattan, New York. Take the exit toward All Pts from NY-495 E
Get on I-495
Continue on I-495. Take I-278 W to Williamsburg St W in Brooklyn. Take exit 31-Exit 31 from I-278 W
Take Kent Ave and Nostrand Ave to Brooklyn Ave
Route Directions
Get on NJ-3 from Broad St
Continue on NJ-3. Take Tonnelle Ave and I-78 E to Laight St in Manhattan, New York. Take exit 5 from I-78 E
Take Canal St, Manhattan Brg/Manhattan Bridge Upper Roadway, Flatbush Ave Ext and Atlantic Ave to Brooklyn Ave in Brooklyn
Journey Details
Traveling from Clifton, New Jersey to Brooklyn, New York covers 23 miles (37 km) in a southeast direction. This local streets, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 1 minute under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (23-25 miles / 37-40 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features toll sections. During night weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 25 mph (40 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Clifton
Starting Point
Brooklyn
Destination
