Origin
Manasquan, NJ
Morning in Manasquan on Thursday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manasquan, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 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 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manasquan, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manasquan, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic Avenue, NJ 34 North, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 62.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic Avenue 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 Manasquan, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Manasquan, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 34 North | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| I 195 West | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| Montclair | — | — |
| Watchung Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manasquan, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on Broad Street
26 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atlantic Avenue
285 ft
·
4 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
4
Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
5
Take the ramp right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NJ 34 North: Matawan
6
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
289 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
8
Exit the roundabout
79 ft
·
1 sec
9
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Toll North
11
Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP North, I 195 West
12
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
13
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
15
Continue on Garden State Parkway
48 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Montclair, Nutley
17
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
19
Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
20
Turn left onto Darling Avenue
410 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
21
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allwood Circle
23
Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
24
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
25
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
10 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
26
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hutton Road
27
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
443 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
28
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donna Drive
29
Turn right onto Holly Street
515 ft
·
23 sec
·
Holly Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Manasquan, NJ · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Manasquan, 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
$10.30 one way
$20.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.04 | $24.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Thursday
Local time
11:07 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
1 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 5m 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 Manasquan, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic Avenue, NJ 34 North, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 miles from Manasquan, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.30 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 Manasquan, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Manasquan, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manasquan, NJ to Clifton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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