Origin
Norwood, NJ
Morning in Norwood on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwood, 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
32m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwood, NJ
Thomas Parker
Clifton, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 20-mile drive from Norwood to Clifton, New Jersey, is easily manageable in about 32 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate through familiar New Jersey landscapes, staying within the Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at just $3, this route is quite economical. There are no designated stops recommended, indicating a straightforward journey without the need for overnight stays. It's a practical option for a quick local transit between two points in the Garden State.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 4 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Schraalenburgh Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| New Bridge Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Tappan Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Van Houten Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 3.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
505 ft
·
33 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 39
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tappan Road
3
Turn left onto CR 39
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Schraalenburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 39
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 49
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roemer Avenue
7
Continue on CR 49
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
New Bridge Road
8
Turn straight
244 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto CR 503
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
10
At end of road, turn right
405 ft
·
11 sec
11
Take the ramp
292 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NJ 4 West
12
Merge onto NJ 4
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Paramus Road South
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto CR 62
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Paramus Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto GSP
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto US 46
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto NJ 19; CR 509
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 19; CR 509
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto CR 614
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Van Houten Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Clifton Avenue
24
Turn left onto St James Place
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
St James Place
25
Turn right onto Donna Drive
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Donna Drive
26
Turn left onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
27
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Turn right onto CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Paramus Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Paramus Road South
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 46 West: Garfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 46
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.32 one way
$6.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Garden State Parkway
(2.3 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Clifton, NJ
Morning in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 3 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
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
22 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
32m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 43% of it being on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on US 46, Washington Avenue, and NJ 4. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on US 46, offering a bit of consistent speed before you transition to more local road segments. The road character shifts between quicker highway sections and potentially more stop-and-go traffic as you approach your destination in Clifton. This dynamic means you'll experience varied driving conditions.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on US 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near CR 49 / New Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 20 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norwood, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Paramus Road South and Gsp Toll South.
Paramus Road South
11.6 mi in
|
~19m
Gsp Toll South
12.1 mi in
|
~20m
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 32m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on US 46. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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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