Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
123.3 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Photo: James Kampeis
The drive from Deerfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 123.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pole Tavern Circle, Bridgeton Pike, Ellis Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.40 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
61.6 miles from Deerfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 123.3 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 Deerfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Deerfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pole Tavern Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridgeton Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ellis Mill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ellis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 55 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deptford | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deptford Center Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
Start on West Deerfield Road
Turn left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pole Tavern Circle
Exit the rotary onto Bridgeton Pike
Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road
Continue on Ellis Street
Take the ramp left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson
Continue on Deptford Center Road
Turn left onto Hurffville Road
Continue on Clements Bridge Road
Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road
Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
Turn left onto Darling Avenue
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle
Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
Turn right onto Hutton Road
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
Turn left onto Donna Drive
Turn right onto Holly Street
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clifton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 123.3 miles and 2h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.6 mi from Deerfield, NJ · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 61.6 miles from Deerfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Clifton, 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 Clifton, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.40 one way
$40.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.33 | $44.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.89 | $47.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.39 | $54.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.26 | $7.89 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Deerfield on Saturday
Local time
10:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
10:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
62 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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