Origin
Clifton, NJ
Afternoon in Clifton on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifton, NJ
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Edgewater, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ covers 15.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 46, Piaget Avenue, State Route 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on US 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 15.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 46 and Piaget Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.4 miles on US 46.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and Piaget Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near St James Place.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (St James Place): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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St James Place
At end of road, turn left onto St James Place
Navigation decision point
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 46
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46 toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Sixth Street, Palisades Park
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.
Toward Sixth Street, Palisades Park
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 501 / East Central Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 501 / East Central Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NJ 5 / State Route 5
Turn left onto NJ 5 / State Route 5
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clifton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Palisades Park along the way.
Palisades Park
12.2 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Piaget Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| State Route 5 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Central Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Palisade Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 8.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Edgewater, NJ.
1
Start on Holly Street
516 ft
·
24 sec
·
Holly Street
2
Turn right onto Donna Drive
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Donna Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto St James Place
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
St James Place
4
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 161
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 618
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
470 ft
·
13 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 46
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Piaget Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
US 46
Toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1; US 9; US 46
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 1; US 9; US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
527 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Sixth Street, Palisades Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
6th Street
12
Turn right onto CR 501
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto NJ 5
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Palisade Avenue
14
Turn left onto NJ 5
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Route 5
Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 5
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Route 5
16
Turn straight
217 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn right onto CR 505
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
River Road
18
Turn right onto Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Hilliard Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Edgewater, NJ
Afternoon in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 10 mph
28% chance
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
5 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
24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ covers 15.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, Piaget Avenue, State Route 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Clifton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.50 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (St James Place): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Clifton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Palisades Park along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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