Trip from Mansfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

67.3 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 24m ★

6 AM

1h 31m

8 AM

1h 44m

10 AM

1h 35m

12 PM

1h 34m

3 PM

1h 36m

5 PM

1h 44m

8 PM

1h 26m

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

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Mansfield, NJ

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city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Clifton, NJ

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 67.3-mile drive from Mansfield, NJ, to Clifton, NJ, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You'll primarily be on major highways, with the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and US 206 forming the backbone of your journey. The route is almost entirely highway, making for a quick transit through the Northeast region of New Jersey. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this drive is budget-friendly. It’s a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.7 miles from Mansfield, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	36.9 mi	42m
Garden State Parkway	22.2 mi	30m
US 206	2.1 mi	2m
Allwood Road	1 mi	1m
Clifton Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
West Passaic Avenue	0.5 mi	<1m
East Passaic Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m
Bloomfield Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 36.9 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, NJ and Clifton, NJ.

Start on Mansfield Road East

100 ft · 8 sec · Mansfield Road East

Turn right onto US 206

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 206

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

37 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto GSP

22 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Exit 151 Toward Montclair, Nutley Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto CR 655

483 ft · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto CR 652

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East Passaic Avenue

Turn right onto CR 622

0.5 mi · 52 sec · West Passaic Avenue

Turn left onto CR 622

411 ft · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 622

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto CR 602

261 ft · 4 sec · Allwood Road

Continue on CR 602

1.0 mi · 1 min · Allwood Road

Turn right onto NJ 161

0.5 mi · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

174 ft · 9 sec · Olga B Terrace

Turn right onto Hutton Road

39 ft · 6 sec · Hutton Road

Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

441 ft · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace

Turn left onto Donna Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Donna Drive

Turn right onto Holly Street

516 ft · 22 sec · Holly Street

Arrive at destination

Holly Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 1 hour and 30-minute duration, this drive offers flexibility. You can depart at your convenience, though avoiding peak commute times on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway is always advisable to maintain the estimated travel time. Since there are no recommended stops, plan for any necessary breaks before or after the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially for the 36.9-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike, and consider filling up beforehand to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted journey.

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 33.7 miles from Mansfield, NJ, or about 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 15 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.7 miles or 41m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clifton, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mansfield, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mansfield, NJ

This is one driving day of about 67.3 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Mansfield, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 36.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

34 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

West Windsor, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edison, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Mansfield, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Union, New Jersey

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 52.9

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cranford, New Jersey

1.8 mi

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dayton, New Jersey

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montclair, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62.5

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 52.9

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50 mile 48.1

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.1

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 57.7

South Orange Village, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+19737624440

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 48.1

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Restaurant Lorena's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10 mile 52.9

Maplewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19737634460

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 52.9

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Kabaret Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $100 or ab mile 28.9

Spotswood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+17327230200

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62.5

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.7

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 38.5

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 57.7

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 48.1

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Mindowaskin Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 48.1

Westfield, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+19082330028

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 57.7

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 57.7

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 38.5

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Echo Lake Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 48.1

Mountainside, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 63.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

40.4 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

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 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...

40.9 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward Montclair, Nutley

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 151 Toward Montclair, Nutley

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.16 one way

$22.31 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.22	$24.44
premium	$4.93	$13.05	$26.10
diesel	$5.61	$14.86	$29.72

Estimated Tolls: $6.49

New Jersey Turnpike (36.9 mi) $5.16

Garden State Parkway (22.2 mi) $1.33

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

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.2	$7.07	$3.23
Efficient EV	16.8	$5.89	$2.69
EV Truck/SUV	26.9	$9.42	$4.31

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mansfield, NJ

Late night in Mansfield on Sunday

Local time

5:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clifton, NJ

Late night in Clifton on Sunday

Local time

5:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live 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

23 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 30m on the road

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 60.4

Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed

View on nps.gov

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 near mile 67.3

View on nps.gov

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 51.1

View on nps.gov

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 55.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience on this 67.3-mile route, with 91% of it being on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.9 miles, primarily on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While largely a highway drive, you'll transition between these major arteries, so be prepared for the typical flow of traffic and potential merges. The character remains consistently efficient, prioritizing direct travel over scenic detours.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 36.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.

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 67.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Mansfield, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp, Woodbridge, Montclair and Nutley.

Gsp

40.4 mi in | ~49m

Woodbridge

40.4 mi in | ~49m

Montclair

63.8 mi in | ~1h 23m

Nutley

63.8 mi in | ~1h 23m

About the Cities

Arriving in Clifton, NJ

Full guide →

Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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 30m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 36.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.49 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.

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 Clifton, 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.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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 Clifton, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Mansfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

Eagle Rock Cafe

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

Oasis Restaurant

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

Giorgio's Restaurant

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

Restaurant Lorena's

Valenca Restaurant

Kabaret Restaurant

Eagle Rock Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Fords Park

Military Park

Nomahegan Park

Mindowaskin Park

Independence Park

West Hudson Park

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

Echo Lake Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mansfield, NJ

Clifton, NJ

Same local time

23 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 30m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Clifton, NJ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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