Origin
Avalon, NJ
Morning in Avalon on Monday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avalon, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
146 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
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6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifton, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Avalon, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 146 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dune Drive, West 21st Street, Ocean Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73 miles from Avalon, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 146 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dune Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Avalon, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avalon, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dune Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 21st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Landis Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sea Isle Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP Toll North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP NB Entrance 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Dune Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avalon, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on West 21st Street
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 21st Street
2
Turn right onto Dune Drive
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
Dune Drive
3
Continue on Dune Drive
154 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dune Drive
4
Turn right onto West 21st Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 21st Street
5
Turn right onto Ocean Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ocean Drive
6
Continue on Landis Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Landis Avenue
7
Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
8
Continue on Sea Isle Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sea Isle Boulevard
9
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
489 ft
·
12 sec
·
GSP Toll North
10
Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
GSP NB Entrance 17
11
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
13
Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
16
Continue on Garden State Parkway
48 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Montclair, Nutley
18
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
20
Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
21
Turn left onto Darling Avenue
410 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
22
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allwood Circle
24
Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
25
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
26
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
10 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
27
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hutton Road
28
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
443 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
29
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donna Drive
30
Turn right onto Holly Street
515 ft
·
23 sec
·
Holly Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 73 miles from Avalon, NJ, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
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 Avalon, 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 Avalon, NJ
This is one driving day of about 146 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Avalon, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73 mi from Avalon, NJ · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73 miles from Avalon, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clifton, NJ
The final approach into Clifton, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Clifton, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.16 one way
$48.32 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $26.44 | $52.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.44 | $64.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.33 | $7.01 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.44 | $9.34 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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 Monday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avalon, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 146 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dune Drive, West 21st Street, Ocean Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73 miles from Avalon, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Avalon, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avalon, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Avalon, NJ to Clifton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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