Origin
Ashland, NJ
Late night in Ashland on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
90.1 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland, NJ
James Kampeis
Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Ashland, NJ to Clifton, NJ is 90.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m via New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and I 295, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, ideal for a single-day journey without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on major toll roads, making it efficient for reaching your destination quickly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45 miles from Ashland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 55.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 22.2 mi | 30m |
| I 295 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Allwood Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Burnt Mill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on Philmar Avenue
517 ft
·
27 sec
·
Philmar Avenue
2
Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
298 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 3rd Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 670
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnt Mill Road
4
Turn left onto CR 561
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
5
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Berlin Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 295 North
7
Merge onto I 295
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 73
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto GSP
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
19
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
20
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
21
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto CR 602
261 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allwood Road
24
Continue on CR 602
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
25
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
26
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
27
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hutton Road
28
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
29
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Donna Drive
30
Turn right onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
31
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, you have excellent flexibility with timing your departure from Ashland. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the heaviest commuter traffic, especially as you approach the Clifton area. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay attention to toll plazas, as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway are tolled routes.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45 miles from Ashland, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clifton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ashland, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ashland, NJ
This is one driving day of about 90.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Ashland, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45 miles from Ashland, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 86.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
8
86.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward Montclair, Nutley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.94 one way
$29.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.47 | $34.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.89 | $39.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.16
New Jersey Turnpike
(55.9 mi)
$7.83
Garden State Parkway
(22.2 mi)
$1.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.32 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36 | 0 | $12.61 | $5.77 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Clifton, NJ
Late night in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. Expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 55.9-mile segment on the New Jersey Turnpike. The character of the drive is predominantly fast-paced highway travel, designed for efficient transit rather than leisurely sightseeing. You'll experience the rhythm of interstate driving for the vast majority of the 90.1 miles.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.1 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ashland, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Gsp and Woodbridge.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
6.1 mi in
|
~8m
Njtp North: New York
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Gsp
63.1 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Woodbridge
63.1 mi in
|
~1h 16m
About the Cities
Arriving in Clifton, NJ
Full guide →Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 90.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.16 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clifton, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clifton, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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