Origin
Kingwood, NJ
Night in Kingwood on Sunday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
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6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingwood, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Clifton, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Kingwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kingwood Own Road, Kingwood Road, Hog Hollow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.74 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
32.5 miles from Kingwood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 64.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kingwood Own 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kingwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Kingwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingwood Own Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kingwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hog Hollow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Everittstown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pittstown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 78 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Kingwood Own Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingwood, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on Kingwood-Locktown Road
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kingwood-Locktown Road
2
Turn right onto Kingwood Own Road
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
Kingwood Own Road
3
Continue on Kingwood Road
7.0 mi
·
17 min
·
Kingwood Road
4
Continue on Hog Hollow Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hog Hollow Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Everittstown Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Everittstown Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittstown Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Pittstown Road
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York, Newark
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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I 78 East, US 22 East: New York, Newark
8
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
GSP: G.S. Parkway
12
Keep slight left to continue on GSP North Toll
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP North Toll
13
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Montclair, Nutley
15
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
17
Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
18
Turn left onto Darling Avenue
410 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
19
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allwood Circle
21
Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
22
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
23
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
10 sec
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Olga B Terrace
24
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hutton Road
25
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
443 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
26
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donna Drive
27
Turn right onto Holly Street
515 ft
·
23 sec
·
Holly Street
28
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 32.5 miles from Kingwood, NJ, or about 37m 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 64.9 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.5 miles or 37m 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 3m
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 Kingwood, 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 Kingwood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 64.9 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingwood, 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 32.5 mi from Kingwood, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Kingwood, 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
$10.74 one way
$21.48 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.58 | $25.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
10:51 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
2 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 14m 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 Kingwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kingwood Own Road, Kingwood Road, Hog Hollow Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 miles from Kingwood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.74 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 Kingwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Kingwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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