Origin
Strathmore, NJ
Late night in Strathmore on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Strathmore, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Strathmore, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Clifton, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Strathmore to Clifton is 39.8 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a single-day trip, whether you're commuting or just need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Expect a direct journey with minimal detours, making it a practical option for a quick transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 33.6 mi | 45m |
| Lloyd Road | 1.5 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 |
| Clark Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 33.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strathmore, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on Idlebrook Lane
385 ft
·
18 sec
·
Idlebrook Lane
2
Turn right onto Idolstone Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Idolstone Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Ivy Hill Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Ivy Hill Drive
4
Turn right onto CR 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lloyd Road
5
Turn right onto Clark Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Clark Street
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Local, All Exits
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GSP
34 mi
·
45 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto CR 602
261 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allwood Road
16
Continue on CR 602
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
17
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
18
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
19
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hutton Road
20
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
21
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Donna Drive
22
Turn right onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
23
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Strathmore, 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 0.4 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ivy Hill Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Ivy Hill Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
9
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Local, All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Local, All Exits
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36.3 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.60 one way
$13.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.02
Garden State Parkway
(33.6 mi)
$2.02
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
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 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 | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
16 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
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 33.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway, setting the tone for much of the journey. The profile suggests a high-speed transit experience, likely involving multi-lane parkways and limited-access roads for the majority of the 39.8 miles. Expect this to be a relatively smooth and fast-paced drive, with the latter part of the trip incorporating local roads like Lloyd Road and Allwood Road.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lloyd Road. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Ivy Hill Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.8 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 0.4 miles (Ivy Hill Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Strathmore, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Local, All Exits, Montclair and Nutley.
Gsp Toll North
2.3 mi in
|
~5m
Local
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
All Exits
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Montclair
36.3 mi in
|
~51m
Nutley
36.3 mi in
|
~51m
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 58m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.02 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 0.4 miles (Ivy Hill Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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