Origin
Florham Park, NJ
Afternoon in Florham Park on Thursday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florham Park, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florham Park, NJ
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Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 24.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hanover Road, Columbia Turnpike, Eisenhower Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 24.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hanover Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Florham Park, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 32m 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 Florham Park, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Road | — | — |
| Columbia Turnpike | — | — |
| Eisenhower Parkway | — | — |
| Eagle Rock Avenue | — | — |
| Passaic Avenue | — | — |
| Grove Street | — | — |
| Van Houten Avenue | — | — |
| Clifton Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hanover Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florham Park, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on the route
108 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Hanover Road
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hanover Road
3
Turn left onto Columbia Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Turnpike
4
Turn left onto Eisenhower Parkway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Eisenhower Parkway
5
Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
6
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Passaic Avenue
7
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
8
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
3 min
9
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
3 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street, Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, Passaic
453 ft
·
14 sec
·
Grove Street, Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, Passaic
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street
180 ft
·
10 sec
·
Grove Street
12
Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Houten Avenue
13
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Clifton Avenue
14
Turn left onto St James Place
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
St James Place
15
Turn right onto Donna Drive
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Donna Drive
16
Turn left onto Holly Street
515 ft
·
23 sec
·
Holly Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Thursday
Local time
1:03 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
32m 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 Florham Park, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 24.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanover Road, Columbia Turnpike, Eisenhower Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Florham Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.03 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.
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florham Park, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florham Park, NJ to Clifton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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