Origin
Robertsville, NJ
Late night in Robertsville on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Robertsville, 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 1m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Robertsville, NJ
James Kampeis
Clifton, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Robertsville, NJ to Clifton, NJ is 41.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of your trip. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion. It offers a straightforward connection between two points within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 27.6 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 9 | 7 mi | 9m |
| NJ 18 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| 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:
Garden State Parkway
— 27.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robertsville, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 3
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tennent Road
2
Turn right onto CR 520
479 ft
·
8 sec
·
CR 520
3
Turn straight onto CR 520
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CR 520
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
5
Merge onto NJ 18
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 9
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 9
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
9
Merge onto GSP
28 mi
·
38 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 602
261 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allwood Road
17
Continue on CR 602
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
18
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
19
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
20
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hutton Road
21
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
22
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Donna Drive
23
Turn right onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
24
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Robertsville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 37.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 520
Turn right onto CR 520
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York
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 30
Toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York
5
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
37.6 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.65
Garden State Parkway
(27.6 mi)
$1.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 to 12 mph
4% 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
45 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 1m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including a longest stretch of 27.6 miles on this highway. The drive is characterized by its focus on efficient travel, utilizing key arteries like the Garden State Parkway, US Highway 9, and NJ 18. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, making it a predictable and direct journey.
89% 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: 27.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US Highway 9. 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 CR 520.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 (CR 520): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Robertsville, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Montclair and Nutley.
New York
2.3 mi in
|
~3m
Montclair
37.6 mi in
|
~53m
Nutley
37.6 mi in
|
~53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.65 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 0.2 miles (CR 520): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.3 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.
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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