Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oradell, NJ
Garrison Gao
Clifton, NJ
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The drive from Oradell, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 13.4 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, US 46, Oradell Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 21m highway drive covering 13.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and US 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.3 miles on Garden State Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 80 / Oradell Avenue.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Oradell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80 / Oradell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward From Road, Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 46 West: Garfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 509 South: Broad Street, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oradell, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking and Gsp South.
Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking
Gsp South
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| US 46 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Oradell Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Van Houten Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| NJ 19 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Seminole Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| St James Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oradell, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
Start on Lotus Avenue
Turn right onto Seminole Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto From Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Merge onto US 46
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 19; CR 509
Turn left onto CR 614
Turn right onto NJ 161
Turn left onto St James Place
Turn right onto Donna Drive
Turn left onto Holly Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Oradell on Saturday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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