Trip from Moe, NJ to Clifton, NJ

Drive Time

51m

Distance

33.8 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

Downtown Clifton, NJ, NJ

Clifton, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from Moe, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 33.8 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Warwick Turnpike, White Road, Union Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.59 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

16.9 miles from Moe, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 33.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Warwick Turnpike 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 Moe, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 51m 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 Moe, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Warwick Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
White Road Unavailable Refreshing
Union Valley Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 80 East Unavailable Refreshing
US 46 East Unavailable Refreshing
Grove Street Unavailable Refreshing
Van Houten Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Clifton Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Warwick Turnpike — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Melrose Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Melrose Avenue
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Warwick Turnpike

1.5 mi · 3 min · Warwick Turnpike
3

Keep slight right to continue on White Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · White Road
4

Turn straight onto Union Valley Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Valley Road
5

Keep slight right to continue on Union Valley Road

6.7 mi · 9 min · Union Valley Road
6

Take the ramp straight

180 ft · 5 sec
7

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 16 sec
8

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 22 sec
9

At the end of the road, turn left

0.1 mi · 28 sec
10

At the end of the road, turn left

10 mi · 12 min
11

Keep slight left

6.2 mi · 7 min
12

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

299 ft · 7 sec · I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
13

Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 46 East: Clifton
14

Merge slight right

2.1 mi · 2 min
15

Continue straight

2.4 mi · 3 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street, Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, Passaic

453 ft · 16 sec · Grove Street, Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, Passaic
17

At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street

180 ft · 10 sec · Grove Street
18

Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Van Houten Avenue
19

Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Clifton Avenue
20

Turn left onto St James Place

0.1 mi · 32 sec · St James Place
21

Turn right onto Donna Drive

522 ft · 28 sec · Donna Drive
22

Turn left onto Holly Street

515 ft · 23 sec · Holly Street
23

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 16.9 miles from Moe, NJ, or about 25m 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 33.8 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16.9 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

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 Moe, 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 Moe, NJ

This is one driving day of about 33.8 miles and 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moe, 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 16.9 mi from Moe, NJ · 25m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Moe, 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

$5.59 one way

$11.19 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $6.12 $12.24
premium $4.92 $6.55 $13.10
diesel $5.64 $7.51 $15.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.55 $1.62
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.96 $1.35
EV Truck/SUV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 3 days ago

Origin

Moe, NJ

Afternoon in Moe on Monday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clifton, NJ

Afternoon in Clifton on Monday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

40°F

Ramapo, NY

17 mi in

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

51m 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 Moe, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 33.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warwick Turnpike, White Road, Union Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Moe, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.59 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 Moe, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 51m 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 Moe, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moe, NJ to Clifton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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