Origin
Lindenwold, NJ
Night in Lindenwold on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindenwold, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Data updated 11 minutes ago
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
93.1 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindenwold, NJ
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Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 93.1-mile drive from Lindenwold, NJ to Clifton, NJ is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and I-295, this route keeps you on well-maintained, high-speed roads for most of the way. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, it's an economical option for traversing the Northeast region of New Jersey. Given its relatively short duration and highway profile, this trip is well-suited for a day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
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
46.6 miles from Lindenwold, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 93.1-mile trip, with 88% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.9 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll spend most of your time on fast-paced interstates and parkways, with minimal transitions to slower local roads. The personality of the drive is one of steady progress, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 55.9 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 8.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 93.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.6 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: 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 GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
89.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m 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 Lindenwold, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Gsp and Woodbridge.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
9.2 mi in
|
~14m
Njtp North: New York
9.7 mi in
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~15m
Gsp
66.2 mi in
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~1h 21m
Woodbridge
66.2 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 55.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 22.2 mi | 30m |
| I 295 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Burnt Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Allwood Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| White Horse Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| White Horse Road West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindenwold, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on US 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Pike
2
Turn right onto CR 673
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto CR 670
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto CR 561
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
5
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Berlin Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 295 North
7
Merge onto I 295
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 73
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto GSP
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
19
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
20
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
21
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto CR 602
261 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allwood Road
24
Continue on CR 602
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
25
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
26
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
27
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hutton Road
28
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
29
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Donna Drive
30
Turn right onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
31
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 93.1-mile drive, planning your departure time can help you avoid peak traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. Since it's a relatively short trip with no recommended stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever is most convenient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $15 estimated fuel cost is based on the entire journey; it’s always wise to refuel before you’re running on empty. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the various toll plazas and potential electronic toll collection requirements along the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.
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 46.6 miles from Lindenwold, NJ, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 miles.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.6 miles or 58m 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 36m
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 Lindenwold, 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 Lindenwold, NJ
This is one driving day of about 93.1 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lindenwold, 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.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.6 mi from Lindenwold, NJ · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 46.6 miles from Lindenwold, 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
$15.43 one way
$30.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.90 | $33.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.06 | $36.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.56 | $41.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.16
New Jersey Turnpike
(55.9 mi)
$7.83
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.78 | $4.47 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.03 | $5.96 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Night in Clifton on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 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
6 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
2h 2m 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 Lindenwold, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 93.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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, I 295. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.6 miles from Lindenwold, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.43 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 is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 93.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lindenwold, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Gsp and Woodbridge.
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