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Trip from Clifton, NJ to Twin Rivers, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

54.5 mi

88 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Clifton, NJ

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unincorporated community and census-designated place in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Twin Rivers, NJ

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Trip Overview

Clifton, NJ to Twin Rivers, NJ is 54.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that keeps you within the state of New Jersey for its entirety. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making for a predictable journey. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the Northeast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 44.6 mi 54m
State Route 3 4.4 mi 4m
Allwood Road 1 mi 1m
Clifton Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Hightstown Bypass 0.3 mi <1m
Bloomfield Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Sheraton Plaza Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Bennington Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur — 44.6 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Twin Rivers, 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 Facility Use 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: Newark Use 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

38 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward NJ 33, NJ 133: Hightstown, Freehold Use the slight right lane.
19

Continue on NJ 133

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Hightstown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward NJ 33: Hightstown, Freehold Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward NJ 33 East: Freehold Use the slight right lane.
22

Merge onto NJ 33

0.1 mi · 8 sec · NJ 33
Use the right lane.
23

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
24

Turn slight right onto Lake Drive

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Lake Drive
25

Turn left onto Bennington Drive

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Bennington Drive
26

Arrive at destination

Bennington Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Newark, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newark, NJ

27 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

Newark, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Linden, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.2 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 53.8 — 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
52.4 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward NJ 33, NJ 133: Hightstown, Freehold

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 NJ 33, NJ 133: Hightstown, Freehold
8
53.6 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward NJ 33: Hightstown, Freehold

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 33: Hightstown, Freehold
8
53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 33 East: Freehold

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 33 East: Freehold

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.64 one way

$19.28 round trip

$4.49/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.92 $10.56 $21.11
premium $5.24 $11.25 $22.50
diesel $5.35 $11.48 $22.96

Estimated Tolls: $6.25

New Jersey Turnpike (44.6 mi) $6.25

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$6

Total

$16

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.4 0 $5.72 $2.62
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.77 $2.18
EV Truck/SUV 21.8 0 $7.63 $3.49

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 May 24, 2026

Origin

Clifton, NJ

Afternoon in Clifton on Wednesday

Local time

4:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Rain

E 10 mph 97% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 24 at 3:16AM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 24 at 3:16AM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Twin Rivers, NJ

Afternoon in Twin Rivers on Wednesday

Local time

4:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Patchy Fog

E 10 to 15 mph 91% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 24 at 3:16AM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 24 at 3:16AM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

3 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 12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this trip, with about 90% of the drive being on major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 44.6 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, so you'll have long periods of consistent travel. You'll primarily utilize State Route 3 and Allwood Road alongside the Turnpike, suggesting a flow that emphasizes speed and directness. This route is less about winding scenic byways and more about covering ground efficiently.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.6 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 Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 miles you will encounter 21 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 52.4 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 ft 8 ft

Total Climb

263 ft

Total Descent

330 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 Twin Rivers, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.

Rutherford

6.6 mi in | ~10m

American Dream

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Stadium

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Racetrack

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Training Facility

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

7 mi in | ~10m

Njtp South: Newark

7.5 mi in | ~12m

About the Cities

Starting in Clifton, NJ

Full guide →

Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Top landmarks

  • • United States Animal Quarantine Station — historic building complex in Clifton, New Jersey
  • • Garritse-Doremus-Westervelt House — historic farmhouse in Clifton, New Jersey

Arriving in Twin Rivers, NJ

Full guide →

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 12m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.25 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 12 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 Twin Rivers, 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 52.4 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 Twin Rivers, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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