Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
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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Winfield, NJ
Christian Feliciano
Clifton, NJ to Winfield, NJ is 19.1 miles and takes about 30m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger New Jersey-based itinerary. You'll likely encounter moderate traffic typical of the area, but the direct path makes it efficient for reaching your destination without significant detours.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 16.5 mi | 23m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Centennial Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Raritan Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Allwood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Donna Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Olga B Terrace | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Holly Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Winfield, 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
Turn slight right
Turn sharp left onto CR 615
Turn left onto CR 607
Turn left onto Commerce Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.1 — 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 GSP South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Linden, Roselle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| premium | $5.13 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.99
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Winfield on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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, with 87% of the route on major roads. You'll spend most of your 30 minutes on the Garden State Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 16.5 miles. After leaving the parkway, you'll transition to surface streets like Clifton Avenue and Centennial Avenue for the final leg, which is about 2.6 miles. Expect a dense exit environment on the parkway before navigating local roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Clifton Avenue. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Olga B Terrace.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
163 ft
Total Descent
278 ft
Highest Point
232 ft
~1.4 mi in
Elevation Range
168 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clifton, NJ to Winfield, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp South along the way.
Gsp South
Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
Founded 1941
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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