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Trip from Mansfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ

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Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

67.3 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Mansfield, NJ

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city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Clifton, NJ

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 67.3-mile drive from Mansfield, NJ, to Clifton, NJ, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You'll primarily be on major highways, with the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and US 206 forming the backbone of your journey. The route is almost entirely highway, making for a quick transit through the Northeast region of New Jersey. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this drive is budget-friendly. It’s a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

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

33.7 miles from Mansfield, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience on this 67.3-mile route, with 91% of it being on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.9 miles, primarily on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While largely a highway drive, you'll transition between these major arteries, so be prepared for the typical flow of traffic and potential merges. The character remains consistently efficient, prioritizing direct travel over scenic detours.

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.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 36.9 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 2.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 67.3 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
2.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
40.4 mi into trip | ~49m 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
40.9 mi into trip | ~50m 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
63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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 Mansfield, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp, Woodbridge, Montclair and Nutley.

Gsp

40.4 mi in | ~49m

Woodbridge

40.4 mi in | ~49m

Montclair

63.8 mi in | ~1h 23m

Nutley

63.8 mi in | ~1h 23m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 36.9 mi 42m
Garden State Parkway 22.2 mi 30m
US 206 2.1 mi 2m
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
Bloomfield Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 36.9 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, NJ and Clifton, NJ.

1

Start on Mansfield Road East

100 ft · 8 sec · Mansfield Road East
2

Turn right onto US 206

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 206
3

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

37 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: 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

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 1 hour and 30-minute duration, this drive offers flexibility. You can depart at your convenience, though avoiding peak commute times on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway is always advisable to maintain the estimated travel time. Since there are no recommended stops, plan for any necessary breaks before or after the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially for the 36.9-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike, and consider filling up beforehand to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted journey.

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 33.7 miles from Mansfield, NJ, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 67.3 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.7 miles or 41m 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 14m

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 Mansfield, 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 Mansfield, NJ

This is one driving day of about 67.3 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mansfield, 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 36.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.7 mi from Mansfield, NJ · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

34 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Mansfield, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 60.4
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 67.3
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 51.1
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 55.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.16 one way

$22.31 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.22 $24.44
premium $4.93 $13.05 $26.10
diesel $5.61 $14.86 $29.72

Estimated Tolls: $6.49

New Jersey Turnpike (36.9 mi) $5.16
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

$11

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.2 0 $7.07 $3.23
Efficient EV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69
EV Truck/SUV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Mansfield, NJ

Late night in Mansfield on Wednesday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clifton, NJ

Late night in Clifton on Wednesday

Local time

12:29 AM

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

5 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

1h 30m 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 Mansfield, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 30m 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 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 miles from Mansfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.16 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 19 significant decision points across 67.3 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mansfield, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp, Woodbridge, Montclair and Nutley.

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