Clifton, NJ to New Egypt, NJ is 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m via New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and State Route 3, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it’s a straightforward drive that doesn't require extensive planning. You'll likely find it a convenient option for a quick trip between these areas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.4 miles from Clifton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
51.2 mi
1h 1m
State Route 3
4.4 mi
4m
Holmes Mill Road
2.9 mi
5m
Central Jersey Expressway
1.9 mi
2m
Allentown-Lakewood Road
1.8 mi
2m
Sharon Station Road
1.5 mi
2m
Evergreen Road
1.4 mi
2m
Forked River Road
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 51.2 mi, about 1h 1m
Traffic on I-195
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,295 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,964
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
26.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 90 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and New Egypt, 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 left onto CR 602
1.0 mi·1 min·Allwood Road
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
65 ft·1 sec·Bloomfield Avenue
9
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi·27 sec·Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 3
4.4 mi·4 min·State Route 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training FacilityUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
0.2 mi·22 sec·Sheraton Plaza Drive
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NewarkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.3 mi·8 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
45 mi·53 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
1.2 mi·3 min
Exit 7AToward I 195: Trenton, Shore PointsUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 195 East: Shore PointsUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 195
1.9 mi·2 min·Central Jersey Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 8Toward CR 539: Hightstown, AllentownUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
282 ft·8 sec
Toward AllentownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto CR 524; CR 539
0.2 mi·24 sec·North Main Street
24
Turn left onto CR 526 Spur
0.4 mi·46 sec·Allentown Bypass
25
Turn left onto CR 526
1.8 mi·2 min·Allentown-Lakewood Road
26
Turn right onto CR 539 ALT
1.5 mi·2 min·Sharon Station Road
27
Enter roundabout onto CR 539
188 ft·3 sec·Forked River Road
28
Continue on CR 539
1.3 mi·1 min·Forked River Road
29
Turn right onto CR 27
0.6 mi·1 min·Burlington Path Road
30
At end of road, turn left onto CR 27
2.9 mi·5 min·Holmes Mill Road
31
Continue on CR 8
1.4 mi·2 min·Evergreen Road
32
At end of road, turn left onto CR 528
49 ft·0 sec·Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
CR 528
Trip Plan
Since this is a drive that can easily be completed in under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. With only 72.7 miles, you might not need many stops, but if you do, keep an eye on the fuel gauge as the longest stretch is over 50 miles. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, so planning for a quick gas stop before you depart or midway could be wise.
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 36.4 miles from Clifton, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.4 miles or 48m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Egypt, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clifton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clifton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 72.7 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Clifton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for about 51.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 62.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|CR 602 / Allwood Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 602 / Allwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
7.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
59 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
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 7A
Toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
8
62.4 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
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 8
Toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
8
62.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Allentown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.70 one way
$25.39 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$13.90
$27.80
premium
$5.20
$14.87
$29.74
diesel
$6.28
$17.96
$35.93
Estimated Tolls: $7.17
New Jersey Turnpike
(51.2 mi)$7.17
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
$13
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.8
0
$7.63
$3.49
Efficient EV
18.2
0
$6.36
$2.91
EV Truck/SUV
29.1
0
$10.18
$4.65
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (64% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 10, 2026
Origin
Clifton, NJ
Late night
in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
1:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New Egypt, NJ
Late night
in New Egypt on Saturday
Local time
1:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive 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
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
1h 38m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 17.6
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 22.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 79% of the 72.7 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 51.2 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, which means you can cover a significant distance efficiently. After this, the route transitions to surface roads like Holmes Mill Road, so expect a change in pace and potentially more local traffic and exits.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.2 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and State Route 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 602 / Allwood Road.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.7 miles you will encounter 27 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 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
178 ft8 ft
Total Climb
234 ft
Total Descent
339 ft
Highest Point
178 ft
Elevation Range
170 ft
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 New Egypt, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 72.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.17 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.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 New Egypt, 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 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 New Egypt, NJ before heading back.
