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Trip from Clifton, NJ to Springfield, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

74.2 mi

119 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Clifton, NJ

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Springfield, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clifton, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 74.2 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, NJ 68, State Route 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.30 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.

Midpoint

37.1 miles from Clifton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 58.5 mi 1h 10m
NJ 68 5.9 mi 8m
State Route 3 4.4 mi 4m
Allwood Road 1 mi 1m
US 206 0.6 mi <1m
Clifton Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Bloomfield Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Sheraton Plaza Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur — 58.5 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Springfield, NJ.

1

Start on Holly Street

516 ft · 26 sec · Holly Street
2

Turn left onto Donna Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Donna Drive
3

At end of road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace

441 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 NJ 161

0.5 mi · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
7

At end of road, turn left onto CR 602

1.0 mi · 1 min · Allwood Road
Use the left lane.
8

Enter roundabout onto CR 622

65 ft · 1 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
9

Continue on CR 622

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Use the left lane.
11

Merge onto NJ 3

4.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive
14

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

6.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL Use the slight left lane.
20

Merge onto US 206

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 206
21

Continue on US 206

0.5 mi · 43 sec · US 206
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward NJ 68 South Use the slight right lane.
23

Continue on NJ 68

5.9 mi · 8 min · NJ 68
24

Arrive at destination

NJ 68

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.1 miles from Clifton, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 miles.

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 16 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.1 miles or 49m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Clifton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clifton, NJ

This is one driving day of about 74.2 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Clifton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for about 58.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

37 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.1 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutherford, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 5.3

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linden, New Jersey

2.4 mi

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montclair, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 5.3

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.2

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.2

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.7

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Kabaret Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $100 or ab mile 42.4

Spotswood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+17327230200

Visit website

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 26.5

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+17182277200

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 5.3

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 47.7

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 58.3

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 53

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 53

East Windsor, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 53

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 37.1

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 53

Monroe Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 31.8

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Laurel Hill Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 10.6

Secaucus, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12019151388

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 15.9

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 31.8

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 10.6

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Wild Child Play Space

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 26.5

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+19296146088

Visit website

Kiddo X Wonderland

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 26.5

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187661755

Visit website

Cousins Paintball Staten Island

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 26.5

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+16316986230

Visit website

Island Entertainment

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 26.5

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13472367136

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 67.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 602 / Allwood Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 602 / Allwood Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
6.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium...
8
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
7
67.1 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.30 one way

$24.60 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.47 $26.95
premium $4.93 $14.39 $28.78
diesel $5.61 $16.38 $32.76

Estimated Tolls: $8.20

New Jersey Turnpike (58.5 mi) $8.20

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.3 0 $7.79 $3.56
Efficient EV 18.6 0 $6.49 $2.97
EV Truck/SUV 29.7 0 $10.39 $4.75

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Clifton, NJ

Afternoon in Clifton on Saturday

Local time

1:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, NJ

Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

1:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

7 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

1h 36m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour $10 near mile 2.6
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 17.9
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 20.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

74.2 mi in 1h 36m, mostly highway — 58.5 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and NJ 68. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 602 / Allwood Road.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Clifton, NJ and Springfield, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.

Rutherford

6.6 mi in | ~10m

American Dream

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Stadium

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Racetrack

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Training Facility

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

7 mi in | ~10m

Njtp South: Newark

7.5 mi in | ~12m

Trenton

66.4 mi in | ~1h 23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 74.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.20 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springfield, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, NJ before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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