Origin
Jamesburg, NJ
Morning in Jamesburg on Friday
Local time
7:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Jamesburg, 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
1h 7m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamesburg, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamesburg, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Forsgate Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m 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 1h 7m highway drive covering 47.8 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.2 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 612 / Forsgate Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.4 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Turn right onto CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
21.3 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
8
44.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 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 Jamesburg, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Woodbridge, Montclair and Nutley.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
Njtp North: New York City
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
Woodbridge
20.8 mi in
|
~26m
Montclair
44.2 mi in
|
~1h
Nutley
44.2 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 22.2 mi | 30m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Allwood Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Railroad Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 22.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamesburg, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 522
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 612
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto GSP
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 602
261 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allwood Road
17
Continue on CR 602
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
18
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
19
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
20
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hutton Road
21
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
22
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Donna Drive
23
Turn right onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
24
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Jamesburg, NJ · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Jamesburg, 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
$7.92 one way
$15.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.66
New Jersey Turnpike
(16.6 mi)
$2.33
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
$8
Tolls
$4
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Clifton on Friday
Local time
7:28 AM
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
24 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 7m 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 Jamesburg, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Forsgate Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Jamesburg, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.92 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 47.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.4 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jamesburg, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, 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.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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