Origin
Clifton, NJ
Afternoon in Clifton on Friday
Local time
12:20 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
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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 Donna Drive, St James Place, Clifton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 15.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Donna Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is easy. At 24m 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 Edgewater, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Drive | — | — |
| St James Place | — | — |
| Clifton Avenue | — | — |
| Paulison Avenue | — | — |
| Piaget Avenue | — | — |
| US 46 East | — | — |
| Sixth Street | — | — |
| 6th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Donna Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Edgewater, NJ.
1
Start on Holly Street
515 ft
·
25 sec
·
Holly Street
2
Turn right onto Donna Drive
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Donna Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto St James Place
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
St James Place
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
5
Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
6
Take the ramp right
469 ft
·
13 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Piaget Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Piaget Avenue
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
US 46 East: Elmwood Park
9
Continue straight
102 ft
·
2 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, Palisades Park
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sixth Street, Palisades Park
11
Continue on 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
6th Street
12
Turn right onto East Central Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto Palisade Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Palisade Avenue
14
Turn left onto State Route 5
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Route 5
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 5
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Route 5
16
Turn straight
217 ft
·
8 sec
17
Turn right onto River Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
River Road
18
Turn right onto Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
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
12:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 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 Donna Drive, St James Place, Clifton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clifton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clifton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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