Origin
Hamilton Square, NJ
Evening in Hamilton Square on Thursday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton Square, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
59.1 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton Square, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Clifton, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton Square, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, US 130 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 59.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 59.1 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33
Turn left onto NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
32.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
32.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
5
33.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Montclair, Nutley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hamilton Square, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Woodbridge, Montclair and Nutley.
Woodbridge
32.1 mi in
|
~42m
Montclair
55.5 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Nutley
55.5 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 22.9 mi | 26m |
| Garden State Parkway | 22.2 mi | 30m |
| US 130 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Mercer Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| New Jersey Highway 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Allwood Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Nottingham Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 22.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton Square, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on Coleman Road
146 ft
·
10 sec
·
Coleman Road
2
Turn left onto CR 618
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Nottingham Way
3
Turn left onto NJ 33
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Highway 33
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 130; NJ 33
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 130; NJ 33
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NJ 33
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Mercer Street
6
Turn right onto CR 539; CR 571
516 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Ward Street
7
Turn left onto CR 539; CR 571
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Turn slight right
94 ft
·
3 sec
9
Turn right onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
10
Turn left onto I 95; NJTP
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto GSP
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
17
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
18
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto CR 602
261 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allwood Road
21
Continue on CR 602
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
22
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
23
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
24
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hutton Road
25
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
26
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Donna Drive
27
Turn right onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
28
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Hamilton Square, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Hamilton Square, 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
$9.80 one way
$19.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.53
New Jersey Turnpike
(22.9 mi)
$3.20
Garden State Parkway
(22.2 mi)
$1.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$5
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Evening in Clifton on Thursday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 to 12 mph
4% chance
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
19 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 23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hamilton Square, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, US 130. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 miles from Hamilton Square, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.80 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hamilton Square, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Woodbridge, Montclair and Nutley.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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