Origin
Sayreville Junction, NJ
Morning in Sayreville Junction on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sayreville Junction, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
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.
Sayreville Junction, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Sayreville Junction, NJ to Clifton, NJ is 33.2 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, largely on a major parkway, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B. Consider this route if you need a quick and simple transit between these two New Jersey locations without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 27 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The route begins on Washington Road before merging onto the Parkway, and concludes with Allwood Road. Expect the majority of your time to be spent on this well-maintained highway, minimizing complex intersections and maximizing forward momentum.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 27 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Washington Road. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lakeview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 535 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lakeview Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Lakeview Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 535 / Washington Road
Turn left onto CR 535 / Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 670 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 670 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
29.7 mi into trip
|
~43m 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 Sayreville Junction, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Montclair and Nutley.
Gsp Toll North
2.3 mi in
|
~5m
Montclair
29.7 mi in
|
~43m
Nutley
29.7 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 27 mi | 37m |
| Washington Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
| Solook Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 27 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sayreville Junction, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
141 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto Solook Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Solook Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto Lakeview Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
5
Turn left onto CR 535
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto CR 670
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
8
Merge onto GSP
27 mi
·
37 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto CR 602
261 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allwood Road
16
Continue on CR 602
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
17
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
18
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
19
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hutton Road
20
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
21
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Donna Drive
22
Turn right onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
23
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Sayreville Junction, NJ · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Sayreville Junction, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clifton, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Clifton, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.62
Garden State Parkway
(27 mi)
$1.62
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
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.
Destination
Clifton, NJ
Morning in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
8:27 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
24 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 Sayreville Junction, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 33.2 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Washington Road, Allwood Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Sayreville Junction, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.50 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lakeview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 535 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sayreville Junction, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Montclair and Nutley.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
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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