Origin
Clifton, NJ
Late night in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton, NJ to Haskell, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifton, NJ
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Haskell, NJ
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Trip Overview
Clifton, NJ to Haskell, NJ is 17 miles and takes about 23 minutes via NJ 23 and I-287, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Given its brief distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or a connecting leg to a larger journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward and efficient transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 23 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| I 287 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| State Route 3 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Ringwood Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Allwood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Donna Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 23
— 7.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Haskell, NJ.
1
Start on Holly Street
516 ft
·
26 sec
·
Holly Street
2
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donna Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft
·
21 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
4
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hutton Road
5
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
6
Turn left onto NJ 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto CR 602
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Allwood Road
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
9
Merge onto NJ 3
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 46
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
12
Merge onto NJ 23
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on NJ 23
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 23
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 287 North: Mahwah
15
Merge onto I 287
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 55
Toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
213 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Wanaque
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 511 ALT
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ringwood Avenue
19
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
280 ft
·
12 sec
·
2nd Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Olga B Terrace
At end of road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 602 / Allwood Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 602 / Allwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 55
Toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lak...
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Wanaque
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Wanaque
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Haskell, NJ
Late night in Haskell on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 82% of the route utilizing major roads like NJ 23, US 46, and I-287. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of the 17 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 7.2 miles on NJ 23, offering a consistent pace without frequent turns. Expect efficient travel with limited distractions, allowing you to cover the distance quickly.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on NJ 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 23 and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Olga B Terrace.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 17 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Olga B Terrace): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: 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 Clifton, NJ and Haskell, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South, Butler, Cr 511, Cr 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes and Wanaque.
Gsp South
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Butler
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
Cr 511
15.8 mi in
|
~21m
Cr 511 Alt: Wanaque
15.8 mi in
|
~21m
Pompton Lakes
15.8 mi in
|
~21m
Wanaque
16.1 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on NJ 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Haskell, 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 0.2 miles (Olga B Terrace): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Haskell, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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