Origin
Clifton, NJ
Afternoon in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton, NJ to Sayreville Junction, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Sayreville Junction, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Sayreville Junction, NJ covers 33.5 miles and takes about 51m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Drive | — | — |
| Olga B Terrace | — | — |
| Hutton Road | — | — |
| Clifton Avenue | — | — |
| Allwood Road | — | — |
| NJ 3 West | — | — |
| State Route 3 | — | — |
| GSP South | — | — |
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 Sayreville Junction, NJ.
1
Start on Holly Street
515 ft
·
27 sec
·
Holly Street
2
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Donna Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
443 ft
·
21 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
4
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hutton Road
5
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
6
Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Allwood Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Allwood Road
8
Take the ramp left toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 3 West, GSP South
9
Merge slight left onto State Route 3
305 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 3
10
Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
GSP South
11
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
13
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Washington Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
17
Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
18
Turn left onto Solook Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Solook Drive
19
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
20
Turn left
171 ft
·
6 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Clifton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Sayreville Junction, NJ
Afternoon in Sayreville Junction on Saturday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
33.5 mi in 51m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Donna Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Sayreville Junction, NJ is easy. At 51m 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 Sayreville Junction, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clifton, NJ to Sayreville Junction, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sayreville Junction, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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