Traveling from Wenonah to Clifton covers a distance of 101 miles through the Northeast, making it a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 14 minutes. Because this route is highly efficient, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to cover the distance. The journey relies heavily on major thoroughfares, offering a practical way to connect these two points in New Jersey. Since there are no mandatory stops required by the route profile, it is an ideal path for travelers looking to reach their destination with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Wenonah, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
64.5 mi
1h 14m
Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi
30m
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
3m
Bankbridge Road
1.5 mi
3m
Allwood Road
1 mi
1m
Black Horse Pike
0.8 mi
1m
West Clements Bridge Road
0.8 mi
1m
Hurffville Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 64.5 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wenonah, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
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Start on North Clinton Avenue
0.2 mi·58 sec·North Clinton Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 632
0.4 mi·54 sec·East Mantua Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 553
0.1 mi·16 sec·Woodbury-Glassboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Bankbridge Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Bankbridge Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto NJ 47
0.3 mi·25 sec·Delsea Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
7
Merge onto NJ 55
2.4 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit onto Exit 58
0.3 mi·29 sec·Exit 58
Exit 58Toward Deptford, AlmonessonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Deptford Center Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Deptford Center Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto NJ 41
0.7 mi·1 min·Hurffville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on NJ 41; CR 544
0.3 mi·45 sec·Clements Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 41
0.8 mi·1 min·West Clements Bridge Road
13
Turn left onto NJ 168
0.8 mi·1 min·Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto NJTP
23 mi·26 min·New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
41 mi·47 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 11Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, WoodbridgeUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto GSP
22 mi·30 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 151Toward Montclair, NutleyUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft·15 sec·Watchung Avenue
23
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi·45 sec·East Passaic Avenue
24
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi·52 sec·West Passaic Avenue
25
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft·7 sec·Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi·37 sec·Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Enter roundabout onto CR 602
261 ft·4 sec·Allwood Road
28
Continue on CR 602
1.0 mi·1 min·Allwood Road
29
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.5 mi·1 min·Clifton Avenue
30
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft·9 sec·Olga B Terrace
31
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft·6 sec·Hutton Road
32
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft·25 sec·Olga B Terrace
33
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi·33 sec·Donna Drive
34
Turn right onto Holly Street
516 ft·22 sec·Holly Street
35
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Trip Plan
To ensure the smoothest experience, plan your departure around local traffic patterns that frequently impact the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. Since the drive is just over two hours with no scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to power through in one go or pull over whenever you need a quick break. Keep your $17 fuel budget in mind when planning your total trip expenses for the day. Because this is a high-speed highway route, stay alert for shifting speed limits and merging traffic as you transition between the Turnpike and the Parkway. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on your arrival time rather than complex navigation.
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 50.5 miles from Wenonah, NJ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.5 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 1h 6m 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 46m
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 Wenonah, 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 Wenonah, NJ
This is one driving day of about 101 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Wenonah, 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 64.5 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 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 97.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.2 mi into trip|~10m in|Exit 58
Take the exit onto Exit 58 toward Deptford, Almonesson
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.
Exit 58
Toward Deptford, Almonesson
7
8.9 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
74 mi into trip|~1h 33m 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
74.5 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
97.4 mi into trip|~2h 7m 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
$16.74 one way
$33.49 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.34
$36.68
premium
$4.93
$19.59
$39.18
diesel
$5.61
$22.30
$44.60
Estimated Tolls: $10.36
New Jersey Turnpike
(64.5 mi)$9.03
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
$17
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.3
0
$10.60
$4.85
Efficient EV
25.3
0
$8.84
$4.04
EV Truck/SUV
40.4
0
$14.14
$6.46
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Wenonah, NJ
Night
in Wenonah on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clifton, NJ
Night
in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 6 to 9 mph28% chanceLive 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
31 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 14m 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.
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...
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
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 83.6
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
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 90.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on major roads like the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and the Veterans Memorial Highway. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 64.5 miles. Expect a consistent, high-speed pace as you navigate these primary arteries across the region. The road’s personality is defined by its industrial and suburban efficiency rather than winding backroads or scenic vistas. It is a functional, no-nonsense route designed to get you from Wenonah to Clifton as directly as possible.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.5 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 5.2 miles in near Exit 58.
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 28 significant decision points across 101 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 5.2 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
178 ft40 ft
Total Climb
280 ft
Total Descent
180 ft
Highest Point
178 ft
~101 mi in
Elevation Range
138 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wenonah, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Deptford, Almonesson, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Gsp and Woodbridge.
Deptford
5.2 mi in|~10m|via Exit 58
Almonesson
5.2 mi in|~10m|via Exit 58
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
8.7 mi in|~17m
Njtp North: New York
8.9 mi in|~18m
Gsp
74 mi in|~1h 33m
Woodbridge
74 mi in|~1h 33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 101 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.36 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74 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.
