Valenca Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
117.3 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
17 DC fast
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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Woodstown, NJ
MINEIA MARTINS
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Woodstown, NJ covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.7 miles from Clifton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 60.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 38.6 mi | 44m |
| NJ 45 | 5 mi | 7m |
| State Route 3 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Tomlin Station Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Allwood Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Swedesboro Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Woodstown, 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 left onto CR 602
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 3
Take the exit
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Merge onto US 322; CR 536
Turn right onto CR 607
Turn right onto NJ 45
Turn right onto US 40; NJ 45
Arrive at destination
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.
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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 14m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodstown, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clifton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clifton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 117.3 miles and 2h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 58.7 miles from Clifton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Cucina Carini
Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey
Fiorentini Restaurant
Rutherford, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Montclair, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+19733586543
Near the start, short detour
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9 pm
+18564391941
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Swedesboro, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+18564671570
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Clarksboro, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+18565991668
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Linden, New Jersey
Hours: 12 pm–12 am
+19089254166
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Deptford, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+18568458835
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Spotswood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+17327230200
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Montclair, New Jersey
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+19733586543
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Edison, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Cranbury, New Jersey
+18668167584
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newark, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Monroe Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
East Windsor, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Cranbury, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Pilesgrove, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18567699470
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+16092005690
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Woodstown, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+18563815663
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Secaucus, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12019151388
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19732683500
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 5 am–10 pm
+18564953080
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+18562162117
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Haddonfield, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16093136648
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 107.4 — 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 left onto CR 602 / Allwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Take the exit toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$19.45 one way
$38.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.94
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
$19
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
American Dream - Tesla Supercharger
East Rutherford, NJ
32 DCFC
Bergen Ferry Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Little Ferry, NJ
12 DCFC
Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger
Saddle Brook, NJ
8 DCFC
Vince Lombardi Service Plaza
Ridgefield, NJ
8 DCFC
Target T1822 (Clifton, NJ)
Clifton, NJ
6 DCFC
Fette Ford
Clifton, NJ
4 DCFC
Wayne Ford
Wayne, NJ
4 DCFC
Brogan Cadillac Co.
TOTOWA, NJ
4 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.26 | $4.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.42 | $7.51 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Woodstown on Sunday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
52°F
Bristol, PA
59 mi in
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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117.3 mi in 2h 27m, mostly highway — 60.9 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and New Jersey Turnpike. 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.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 117.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clifton, NJ and Woodstown, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
Rutherford
American Dream
Stadium
Racetrack
Training Facility
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp South: Newark
Njtp South: Camden
Wilmington
Glassboro
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 2h 27m. Total distance: 117.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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