Origin
Haddon Heights, NJ
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Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Haddon Heights, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
92.4 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haddon Heights, NJ
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Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haddon Heights, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 92.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Street, South Park Avenue, Station Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.32 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
46.2 miles from Haddon Heights, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 92.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Street 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 Haddon Heights, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Haddon Heights, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Street | — | — |
| South Park Avenue | — | — |
| Station Avenue | — | — |
| White Horse Pike | — | — |
| Copley Road | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| NJ 73 South | — | — |
| NJTP | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lake Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haddon Heights, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on Prospect Ridge Boulevard
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
Prospect Ridge Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Lake Street
446 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lake Street
3
Turn right onto South Park Avenue
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Park Avenue
4
Turn left onto Station Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Avenue
5
Turn right onto White Horse Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Pike
6
Take the exit slight left
338 ft
·
15 sec
7
Turn left onto Copley Road
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
Copley Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 295 North: Trenton
9
Merge slight left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 73 South: Berlin
11
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP North: New York
14
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
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
17
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP North: Garden State Parkway
18
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Montclair, Nutley
20
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
22
Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
23
Turn left onto Darling Avenue
410 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
24
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allwood Circle
26
Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
27
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
28
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
10 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
29
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hutton Road
30
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
443 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
31
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donna Drive
32
Turn right onto Holly Street
515 ft
·
23 sec
·
Holly Street
33
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 46.2 miles from Haddon Heights, NJ, or about 49m 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 20 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 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 21m
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 Haddon Heights, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Haddon Heights, NJ
This is one driving day of about 92.4 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Haddon Heights, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.2 mi from Haddon Heights, NJ · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from Haddon Heights, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.32 one way
$30.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.92 | $35.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.94 | $5.91 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Night in Clifton on Friday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 39m 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 Haddon Heights, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 92.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Street, South Park Avenue, Station Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.2 miles from Haddon Heights, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.32 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 Haddon Heights, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Haddon Heights, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Haddon Heights, NJ to Clifton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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