Origin
Clifton, NJ
Afternoon in Clifton on Friday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton, NJ to Whippany, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Whippany, NJ
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Trip Overview
Clifton, NJ to Whippany, NJ is 18.5 miles and takes about 26 minutes via US 46, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick commute or a brief excursion between these two points. You'll find the route largely focused on highway travel, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. Consider this your go-to option when you need to get from Clifton to Whippany without a lot of fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the journey taking place on major roads like US 46 and State Route 3. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 11.7 miles on US 46. While the profile suggests a primary focus on highways, expect some transitions onto local roads like South Beverwyck Road. The overall character is one of efficient movement, designed to get you to your destination promptly rather than for leisurely sightseeing.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and South Beverwyck Road. 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 Olga B Terrace.
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 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Olga B Terrace): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Olga B Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Olga B Terrace
At end of road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Olga B Terrace
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 602 / Allwood Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 602 / Allwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 637 / South Beverwyck Road
Turn left onto CR 637 / South Beverwyck Road
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 Whippany, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp South along the way.
Gsp South
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| South Beverwyck Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| State Route 3 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Troy Hills Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| NJ 10 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Allwood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Donna Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 11.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Whippany, 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 right onto CR 602
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Allwood Road
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
9
Merge onto NJ 3
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 46
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 46
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 637
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beverwyck Road
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 637
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Beverwyck Road
13
Continue on CR 637
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Hills Road
14
Turn right onto NJ 10
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 10
15
Turn right
198 ft
·
17 sec
16
Turn left
291 ft
·
21 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Whippany, NJ
Afternoon in Whippany on Friday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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
25 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
26m 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 Whippany, NJ covers 18.5 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, South Beverwyck Road, State Route 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $3.07 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 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Olga B Terrace): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Olga B Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Clifton, NJ to Whippany, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. 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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