Origin
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Morning in Princeton Meadows on Friday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
55 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Mohan Nannapaneni
Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hunters Glen Drive, Tamarron Drive, Plainsboro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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 9m drive with frequent turns across 55 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hunters Glen Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hunters Glen Drive | — | — |
| Tamarron Drive | — | — |
| Plainsboro Road | — | — |
| Scotts Corner Road | — | — |
| Dey Road | — | — |
| NJ 32 East | — | — |
| Forsgate Drive | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hunters Glen Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton Meadows, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on the route
285 ft
·
26 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
157 ft
·
16 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hunters Glen Drive
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hunters Glen Drive
4
Continue on Tamarron Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamarron Drive
5
Turn left onto Plainsboro Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Plainsboro Road
6
Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotts Corner Road
7
Turn right onto Dey Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dey Road
8
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
10
Continue on Forsgate Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsgate Drive
11
Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP North: New York City
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 95, NJTP North: New York City
13
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
16
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP North: Garden State Parkway
17
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Montclair, Nutley
19
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
21
Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
22
Turn left onto Darling Avenue
410 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
23
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allwood Circle
25
Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
26
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
27
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
10 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
28
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hutton Road
29
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
443 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
30
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donna Drive
31
Turn right onto Holly Street
515 ft
·
23 sec
·
Holly Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Princeton Meadows, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Princeton Meadows, 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
$9.12 one way
$18.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.67 | $21.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Friday
Local time
8:03 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
2 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 9m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hunters Glen Drive, Tamarron Drive, Plainsboro Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 miles from Princeton Meadows, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.12 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Clifton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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