Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Martinsville, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Clifton, NJ to Martinsville, NJ is 35.4 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically in New Jersey. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it ideal for a short excursion or a quick connection between two points. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained expressways, so don't expect a lot of winding country roads. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Garden State Parkway | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Liberty Corner Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mount Horeb Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Valley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Allwood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 78 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Martinsville, 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
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
Merge onto I 78
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 525
Continue on CR 525
Continue on CR 525
Turn left onto CR 525
Turn left
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Clifton, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 31.5 — 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
Take the ramp toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 78 West: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 525: Bernardsville, Martinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.87 one way
$11.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.66
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Martinsville on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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 heavily focused on the highway, with 82% of the journey taking place on expressways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 18 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, offering uninterrupted travel. The profile is largely a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll encounter higher speed limits and consistent road conditions for most of the 35.4 miles. While the main roads include Liberty Corner Road, the bulk of the experience is on the faster, more direct parkways and expressways, making it a predominantly smooth, albeit not particularly scenic, transit.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Garden State Parkway. 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 - 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 20 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
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 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clifton, NJ to Martinsville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 525: Bernardsville along the way.
Cr 525: Bernardsville
Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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.
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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