Origin
Woodstown, NJ
Morning in Woodstown on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodstown, 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
2h 27m
Distance
114.9 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
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6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodstown, NJ
MINEIA MARTINS
Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Woodstown, NJ to Clifton, NJ is 114.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region of the state. It's a predominantly highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward and efficient option if you need to get from South Jersey to North Jersey quickly. With a drive time under three hours and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a same-day journey without much planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Woodstown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 77.6 mi | 1h 29m |
| Garden State Parkway | 22.2 mi | 30m |
| North J Route45 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Tomlin Station Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Allwood Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Swedesboro Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstown, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on US 40; NJ 45
41 ft
·
7 sec
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West Avenue
2
Continue on US 40; NJ 45
109 ft
·
4 sec
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West Avenue
3
Turn left onto NJ 45
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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North Main Street
4
Continue on NJ 45
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on NJ 45
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North J Route45
6
Turn left onto CR 607
3.8 mi
·
6 min
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Tomlin Station Road
7
Turn left onto US 322; CR 536
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Swedesboro Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ Turnpike North, New York City
10
Merge onto NJTP
36 mi
·
41 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto GSP
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
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Watchung Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
18
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
19
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto CR 602
261 ft
·
4 sec
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Allwood Road
22
Continue on CR 602
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
23
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
24
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
25
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hutton Road
26
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft
·
25 sec
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Olga B Terrace
27
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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Donna Drive
28
Turn right onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
29
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2h 27m, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can depart anytime, but consider avoiding peak commuter hours in the Northeast region to ensure the smoothest drive. With only 114.9 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive fuel stops; the estimated $19 fuel cost suggests one fill-up should suffice for most vehicles. A practical tip for this route: be prepared for tolls, as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway are toll roads.
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 57.5 miles from Woodstown, NJ, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m
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 Woodstown, 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 Woodstown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 114.9 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Woodstown, 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 77.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Woodstown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.6 miles.
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 225 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 111.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ Turnpike North, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ Turnpike North, New York City
8
87.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m 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
88.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m 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
111.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m 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
$19.05 one way
$38.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.86 | $41.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.28 | $44.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.37 | $50.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.19
New Jersey Turnpike
(77.6 mi)
$10.86
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
$19
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.06 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 3 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live 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
21 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 27m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$10
near mile 107
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 114.9
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 99.1
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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 103
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 90% of this trip, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 77.6 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. This means you'll spend the majority of your time on high-speed roadways, with minimal distractions from local traffic or frequent intersections. The route is designed for efficiency, so you'll likely experience a smooth and predictable drive with minimal changes in road character.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.6 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 9.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 22 significant decision points across 114.9 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 9.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.9 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 Woodstown, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Nj Turnpike North, New York City, Gsp and Woodbridge.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9.7 mi in
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~15m
Nj Turnpike North
9.9 mi in
|
~16m
New York City
9.9 mi in
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~16m
Gsp
87.9 mi in
|
~1h 46m
Woodbridge
87.9 mi in
|
~1h 46m
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 2h 27m. Total distance: 114.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $12.19 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 9.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.9 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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