Origin
Edgewater, NJ
Afternoon in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, NJ
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Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 15.8 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 46, US 1, State Route 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on US 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 15.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 46 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.6 miles on US 46.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 505 / River Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NJ 5 / State Route 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 1; US 9; US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 505 / River Road
Turn left onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 5 / State Route 5
Turn left onto NJ 5 / State Route 5
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 1; US 9; US 46
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 46
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| US 1 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| State Route 5 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Central Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Van Houten Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| NJ 19 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NJ 5 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 505
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
River Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto NJ 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Route 5
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 5
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 5
5
Turn slight right onto NJ 5
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
NJ 5
6
Turn slight left onto NJ 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
5th Street
8
Take the ramp
494 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 46 West
9
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 1; US 9; US 46
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on US 46
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto NJ 19; CR 509
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 19; CR 509
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CR 614
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Van Houten Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Clifton Avenue
16
Turn left onto St James Place
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
St James Place
17
Turn right onto Donna Drive
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Donna Drive
18
Turn left onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
19
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Clifton, NJ
Afternoon in Clifton on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 15.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, US 1, State Route 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Edgewater, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NJ 5 / State Route 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 1; US 9; US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Edgewater, NJ to Clifton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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