Origin
Cinnaminson, NJ
Night in Cinnaminson on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cinnaminson, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
83.6 mi
134 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
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6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cinnaminson, NJ
James Kampeis
Clifton, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Cinnaminson to Clifton, expect a straightforward journey covering 83.6 miles across New Jersey. With a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $14 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar regional environment throughout the drive. This highway-focused path is designed for efficiency, prioritizing speed over scenic detours to get you to your destination as reliably as possible.
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
41.8 miles from Cinnaminson, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is defined by its heavy reliance on major transit corridors, with 77% of the trip spent on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-95 and the Garden State Parkway, punctuated by segments on the Burlington Pike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 39.8-mile run on I-95, which requires steady focus during peak traffic hours. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the experience is more about consistent movement than technical maneuvering on local backroads. Expect a consistent, high-speed pace that shifts from suburban connectors to major arterial interstate travel as you head north.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 83.6 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 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
13.5 mi into trip
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~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, C...
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
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I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
80 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Cinnaminson, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Camden, Gsp and Woodbridge.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
13.2 mi in
|
~21m
Njtp North: New York City
13.5 mi in
|
~22m
Camden
13.5 mi in
|
~22m
Gsp
56.6 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Woodbridge
56.6 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 39.8 mi | 45m |
| Garden State Parkway | 22.2 mi | 30m |
| Burlington Pike | 12.9 mi | 21m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension | 2.6 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 39.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cinnaminson, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on US 130
8.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Burlington Pike
Use the none lane.
2
Continue on US 130; CR 543
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
Continue on US 130; CR 543
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Burlington Pike
Use the none lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
Use the none lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
40 mi
·
45 min
·
I 95
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto GSP
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
14
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
15
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto CR 602
261 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allwood Road
18
Continue on CR 602
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
19
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
20
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
21
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hutton Road
22
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
23
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Donna Drive
24
Turn right onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
25
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Trip Plan
Because this 1 hour and 53-minute trip involves significant highway time, your best bet is to avoid peak commuting hours to minimize stress behind the wheel. Since there are zero scheduled stops in this route plan, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to keep your $14 budget on track. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the relatively short distance allows you to easily adjust your departure time to beat congestion. Keep a close eye on traffic reports for the I-95 portion, as that 39.8-mile stretch is the primary bottleneck for your arrival time. Planning your departure for a mid-morning or early afternoon window will provide the smoothest experience on these busy New Jersey thoroughfares.
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 41.8 miles from Cinnaminson, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 55m 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 33m
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 Cinnaminson, 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 Cinnaminson, NJ
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cinnaminson, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 39.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.8 mi from Cinnaminson, NJ · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 41.8 miles from Cinnaminson, 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
$13.83 one way
$27.67 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.14 | $30.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.57 | $37.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.70
Garden State Parkway
(22.2 mi)
$1.33
New Jersey Turnpike
(2.6 mi)
$0.37
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
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Clifton, NJ
Night in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m 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 Cinnaminson, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Garden State Parkway, Burlington Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.8 miles from Cinnaminson, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.83 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 83.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cinnaminson, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Camden, Gsp and Woodbridge.
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