Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 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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Whippany, NJ
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Clifton, NJ to Whippany, NJ is 18.5 miles and takes about 26 minutes via US 46, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick commute or a brief excursion between these two points. You'll find the route largely focused on highway travel, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. Consider this your go-to option when you need to get from Clifton to Whippany without a lot of fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| South Beverwyck Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| State Route 3 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Troy Hills Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| NJ 10 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Allwood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Donna Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Whippany, 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
Turn left onto CR 637
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 637
Continue on CR 637
Turn right onto NJ 10
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 14.2 — 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
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
Navigation decision point
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
Turn left onto CR 637 / South Beverwyck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Whippany on Sunday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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 is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the journey taking place on major roads like US 46 and State Route 3. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 11.7 miles on US 46. While the profile suggests a primary focus on highways, expect some transitions onto local roads like South Beverwyck Road. The overall character is one of efficient movement, designed to get you to your destination promptly rather than for leisurely sightseeing.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and South Beverwyck Road. 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 13 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
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 0.3 miles (Olga B Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): 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 Whippany, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp South along the way.
Gsp South
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 26m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). 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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