Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
108.4 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Photo: Garrison Gao
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Elwood, NJ covers 108.4 miles and takes about 2h 21m 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 $17.44 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
54.2 miles from Clifton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 108.4 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 |
| 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 Elwood, 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
Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue on Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
Turn left onto White Horse Pike
Turn right onto Elwood 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.2 miles or 1h 10m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elwood, 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 108.4 miles and 2h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.2 mi from Clifton, NJ · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 54.2 miles from Clifton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Elwood, 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 Elwood, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.44 one way
$34.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $19.63 | $39.25 |
| premium | $4.95 | $21.14 | $42.28 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.18 | $6.94 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Elwood on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
54 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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