Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
84.1 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Crestwood Village, NJ covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Donna Drive, Olga B Terrace, Hutton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.53 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
42.1 miles from Clifton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 84.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olga B Terrace | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hutton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clifton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Allwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 3 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Crestwood Village, NJ.
Start on Holly Street
Turn left onto Donna Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
Turn right onto Hutton Road
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Allwood Road
Take the ramp left toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
Merge slight left onto State Route 3
Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood
Keep slight left to continue on CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting
Turn right onto Double Trouble Road
Turn left onto Dover Road
Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester
Turn right onto Aster Place
Turn left onto Columbine Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.1 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crestwood Village, NJ than in the middle of the route.
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 84.1 miles and 1h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.1 mi from Clifton, 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Clifton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Crestwood Village, 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 Crestwood Village, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.53 one way
$27.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| premium | $4.95 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Crestwood Village on Saturday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
42 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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