Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
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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Lincoln Park, NJ
Jay Brand
Clifton, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ is 10.5 miles and takes about 17 minutes via US 46 and State Route 3, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive stays within New Jersey, making it a convenient local trip. Expect a quick commute with minimal fuss, as the route primarily utilizes major roadways. It's a good option if you need to get from one point to another efficiently without venturing too far from the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Boonton Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| State Route 3 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| NJ 23 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mountainview Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Comly Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Allwood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Lincoln Park, NJ.
Start on Holly Street
Turn left onto Donna Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
Turn right onto Hutton Road
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
Turn left onto NJ 161
At end of road, turn right onto CR 602
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 3
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 23
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Mountainview Boulevard
Continue on US 202
Turn right onto CR 511 Alternate
Turn sharp left onto Park Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Troy Lane
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
At end of road, turn right onto CR 602 / Allwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 202 South, CR 511 ALT: Lincoln Park, Boonton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, NJ 23 South: Lincoln Park, Boonton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Lincoln Park on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with about 75% of the 10.5 miles on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches on US 46, Boonton Turnpike, and State Route 3, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 3.7 miles on US 46. The profile suggests a fairly direct experience, likely involving merging onto and exiting highways. While not a scenic tour, it offers an efficient way to cover the ground between Clifton and Lincoln Park.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and Boonton Turnpike. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 10.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clifton, NJ and Lincoln Park, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South, Butler, Cr 511 Alt: Lincoln Park and Boonton.
Gsp South
Butler
Cr 511 Alt: Lincoln Park
Boonton
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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