Origin
Clifton, NJ
Night in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton, NJ to Millville, NJ
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
123.9 mi
199 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifton, NJ
James Kampeis
Millville, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Connecting Clifton in the Northeast to Millville, this 123.9-mile journey typically takes about 2 hours and 43 minutes behind the wheel. Because the total travel time is relatively short, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $21 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for your itinerary. You will primarily navigate via the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, US 206, and Lincoln Avenue. Overall, this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that transitions you from the northern part of the state down toward the southern region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.9 miles from Clifton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip that is heavily weighted toward interstate travel, with roughly 75% of your time spent on major highways. The longest uninterrupted section covers 58.5 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, providing a fast-paced start to your journey. As you move away from the Turnpike and transition onto US 206 and local roads like Lincoln Avenue, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to a more localized experience. This mix of sustained highway cruising followed by smaller road segments keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind, offering a practical balance for the driver.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 58.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 602 / Allwood Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 123.9 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 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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CR 602 / Allwood Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 602 / Allwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium...
8
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
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 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
7
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Towns Along This Route
Between Clifton, NJ and Millville, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
Rutherford
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
American Dream
6.6 mi in
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~10m
Stadium
6.6 mi in
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~10m
Racetrack
6.6 mi in
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~10m
Training Facility
6.6 mi in
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~10m
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
7 mi in
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~10m
Njtp South: Newark
7.5 mi in
|
~12m
Trenton
66.4 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Atlantic City
84.1 mi in
|
~1h 47m
|
via US 206
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 58.5 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 206 | 29.8 mi | 38m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| 12th Street | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| State Route 3 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Wheaton Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 58.5 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Millville, NJ.
1
Start on Holly Street
516 ft
·
26 sec
·
Holly Street
2
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donna Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft
·
21 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
4
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hutton Road
5
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
6
Turn left onto NJ 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR 602
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
9
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 3
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 3
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sheraton Plaza Drive
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the none lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 206
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 206
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
24
Enter roundabout onto US 206
486 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
25
Continue on US 206
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
Use the left / none lanes.
26
Continue on NJ 54
501 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
27
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
28
Continue on NJ 54; CR 561
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
12th Street
29
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena-Hammonton Road
30
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hammonton Road
31
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Anchor Road
32
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Wheat Road
33
Turn left onto CR 655
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
34
Turn right onto Rieck Terrace
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Rieck Terrace
35
Turn left onto CR 555
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Road
36
Continue on CR 555
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheaton Avenue
37
Turn right onto East Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Broad Street
38
Arrive at destination
East Broad Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Plan for at least one stop along the way to stretch your legs and refuel, as the 123.9-mile distance can feel longer depending on congestion. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition off the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur onto the secondary roads, as the change in speed limits and road types requires a quick adjustment in driving style. By keeping a steady pace and utilizing your one planned stop effectively, you can reach Millville without unnecessary fatigue.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.9 miles from Clifton, NJ, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 18m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millville, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clifton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Clifton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 123.9 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clifton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for about 58.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.9 mi from Clifton, NJ · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 61.9 miles from Clifton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Millville, NJ
The final approach into Millville, 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 Millville, 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
$20.50 one way
$41.00 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.43 | $44.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.01 | $48.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.53 | $55.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.20
New Jersey Turnpike
(58.5 mi)
$8.20
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
$21
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.35 | $7.93 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Millville, NJ
Night in Millville on Sunday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 43m 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 Clifton, NJ to Millville, NJ covers 123.9 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, US 206, Lincoln Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.9 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 $20.50 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 123.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clifton, NJ and Millville, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
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