Origin
Clifton, NJ
Late night in Clifton on Thursday
Local time
2:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
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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Florham Park, NJ
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The drive from Clifton, NJ to Florham Park, NJ covers 19.4 miles and takes about 30m 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 $3.22 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
9.7 miles from Clifton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 19.4 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 Florham Park, NJ is easy. At 30m 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 Florham Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Drive | — | — |
| Olga B Terrace | — | — |
| Hutton Road | — | — |
| Clifton Avenue | — | — |
| Allwood Road | — | — |
| NJ 3 West | — | — |
| State Route 3 | — | — |
| CR 613 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Florham Park, 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
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Two Bridges Road
Continue on Passaic Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
Turn left onto Eisenhower Parkway
Turn right onto Columbia Turnpike
Turn right onto Hanover Road
Turn left
Turn left
Turn left
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 19 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florham Park, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Have your navigation ready before leaving Clifton, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clifton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 19.4 miles and 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Clifton, NJ · 15m into the drive
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Clifton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Florham Park, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Clifton on Thursday
Local time
2:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Florham Park on Thursday
Local time
2:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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