Traveling from Millville to Clifton covers 121.3 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 43 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, highway-focused route, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and Trenton Road. With an estimated fuel cost of just $20, it is an economical commute between these two Northeast locations. While you could break up the journey, the manageable duration makes a direct drive a realistic option for most travelers. Expect a practical, efficient trek that keeps you moving through the state without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.6 miles from Millville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
36.9 mi
42m
Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi
30m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
US 206
16.5 mi
20m
South Lincoln Avenue
8 mi
11m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
2m
Wheaton Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 36.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millville, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
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Start on East Broad Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·East Broad Street
2
Turn left onto CR 555
236 ft·3 sec·North 3rd Street
3
Turn slight right onto CR 555
1.4 mi·2 min·Wheaton Avenue
4
Continue on CR 555
0.3 mi·24 sec·South Main Road
5
Turn slight right onto CR 655
8.0 mi·11 min·South Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi·23 sec·Wheat Road
7
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·1 min·Blue Anchor Road
8
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi·52 sec·Hammonton Road
9
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
10
Continue on NJ 54
4.4 mi·5 min·12th Street
11
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi·29 sec·Route 54 North
12
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi·2 min·12th Street
13
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
14
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft·8 sec·NJ 54
15
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 206
498 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
17
Continue on US 206
7.6 mi·10 min·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New YorkUse the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 206
8.8 mi·10 min·US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
22
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
37 mi·42 min·New Jersey Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 11Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, WoodbridgeUse the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto GSP
22 mi·30 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 151Toward Montclair, NutleyUse the slight right lane.
27
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft·15 sec·Watchung Avenue
28
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi·45 sec·East Passaic Avenue
29
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi·52 sec·West Passaic Avenue
30
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft·7 sec·Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi·37 sec·Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Enter roundabout onto CR 602
261 ft·4 sec·Allwood Road
33
Continue on CR 602
1.0 mi·1 min·Allwood Road
34
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.5 mi·1 min·Clifton Avenue
35
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft·9 sec·Olga B Terrace
36
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft·6 sec·Hutton Road
37
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft·25 sec·Olga B Terrace
38
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi·33 sec·Donna Drive
39
Turn right onto Holly Street
516 ft·22 sec·Holly Street
40
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs during the 2 hour and 43 minute journey. Since the route is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though keeping an eye on typical highway traffic patterns is always a smart move. Budgeting $20 for fuel should cover your needs, but keep a little extra set aside for tolls, which are common on these specific turnpikes and parkways. Prioritize checking your GPS for real-time congestion updates before you leave Millville, as the heavy highway reliance means even minor incidents can affect your arrival time. Making this a single-day excursion allows you to maximize your time once you reach your 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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.6 miles from Millville, NJ, or about 1h 23m 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 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.6 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clifton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Millville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Millville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 121.3 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Millville, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 39.6 and 117.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
39.6 mi into trip|~54m in|US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
56.8 mi into trip|~1h 17m 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
8
94.3 mi into trip|~2h 2m 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...
7
94.8 mi into trip|~2h 3m 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
8
117.7 mi into trip|~2h 35m 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
$20.11 one way
$40.22 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$22.03
$44.05
premium
$4.93
$23.52
$47.05
diesel
$5.61
$26.78
$53.56
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
$20
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.4
0
$12.74
$5.82
Efficient EV
30.3
0
$10.61
$4.85
EV Truck/SUV
48.5
0
$16.98
$7.76
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Millville, NJ
Night
in Millville on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clifton, NJ
Night
in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
61 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 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
2h 43m 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...
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 121.3
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 104.6
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
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 108.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by high-speed transit, as 63 percent of your journey takes place on major highways. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 36.9 miles. The road’s personality is utilitarian and fast-paced, shifting from the regional flow of Trenton Road onto the primary interstate arteries that define New Jersey infrastructure. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the experience behind the wheel is consistent rather than technical. You will notice the transition from the southern part of the state toward the denser, more active corridor leading into Clifton.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 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 39.6 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort10/10
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 23 significant decision points across 121.3 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 39.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.3 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 Millville, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Gsp and Woodbridge.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 121.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
