Origin
Glassboro, NJ
Afternoon in Glassboro on Monday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glassboro, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
109.2 mi
176 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
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6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glassboro, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Clifton, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Glassboro, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 109.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delsea Drive, Hurffville Road, Clements Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.07 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
54.6 miles from Glassboro, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 109.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delsea Drive 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Glassboro, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 1h 49m 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 Glassboro, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delsea Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hurffville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clements Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Clements Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Black Horse Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJTP Toll | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJTP North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Delsea Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glassboro, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right
253 ft
·
22 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Delsea Drive
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Delsea Drive
4
Continue on Hurffville Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hurffville Road
5
Continue on Clements Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Clements Bridge Road
6
Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Clements Bridge Road
7
Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Black Horse Pike
8
Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP North: New York
10
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
13
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP North: Garden State Parkway
14
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Montclair, Nutley
16
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
18
Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
19
Turn left onto Darling Avenue
410 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
20
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allwood Circle
22
Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
23
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
24
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
10 sec
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Olga B Terrace
25
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hutton Road
26
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
443 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
27
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donna Drive
28
Turn right onto Holly Street
515 ft
·
23 sec
·
Holly Street
29
Arrive at your destination
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 54.6 miles from Glassboro, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.6 miles or 54m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clifton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Glassboro, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Glassboro, NJ
This is one driving day of about 109.2 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glassboro, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.6 mi from Glassboro, NJ · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.6 miles from Glassboro, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clifton, NJ
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.07 one way
$36.14 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $19.77 | $39.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $21.16 | $42.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.26 | $48.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.47 | $5.24 |
| Efficient EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.29 | $6.99 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
5 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 49m 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 Glassboro, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 109.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delsea Drive, Hurffville Road, Clements Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.6 miles from Glassboro, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.07 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 Glassboro, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 1h 49m 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 Glassboro, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Glassboro, NJ to Clifton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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