Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
123.1 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Deerfield, NJ covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 39m 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 $20.37 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.6 miles from Clifton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 123.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Deerfield, NJ is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clifton, NJ to Deerfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olga B Terrace | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hutton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clifton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Allwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Allwood Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bloomfield Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Deerfield, 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 left onto Allwood Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allwood Circle
Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto State Route 3
Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
Turn left onto West Browning Road
Turn slight left onto Creek Road
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward CR 641: Glassboro, Ferrell
Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridgeton Pike
Continue on Bridgeton Pike
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pole Tavern Circle
Exit the rotary onto Pole Tavern Road
Turn right onto West Deerfield Road
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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.6 miles or 1h 19m 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 Deerfield, 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 123.1 miles and 2h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.6 mi from Clifton, NJ · 1h 19m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 61.6 miles from Clifton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.37 one way
$40.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.85 | $47.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.35 | $54.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 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 | 36.9 | 0 | $12.93 | $5.91 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.23 | $7.88 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Deerfield on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
62 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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