Origin
Sewaren, NJ
Morning in Sewaren on Friday
Local time
10:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sewaren, 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
45m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sewaren, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sewaren, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 26.6 miles and takes about 45m 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, Saint Georges Avenue, Allwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Sewaren, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 26.6 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue.
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 26.6 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 1.3 miles (NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue
Turn right onto NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP Toll North
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
23 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sewaren, NJ and Clifton, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Montclair and Nutley.
Gsp Toll North
8.3 mi in
|
~17m
Montclair
23 mi in
|
~38m
Nutley
23 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| Saint Georges Avenue | 4.7 mi | 10m |
| Allwood Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Stiles Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 14.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sewaren, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on Woodbridge Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
2
Continue on CR 652
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Berry Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Amboy Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NJ 35
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Saint Georges Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 615
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Stiles Street
7
Turn right onto CR 615
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Stiles Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on CR 615
367 ft
·
9 sec
·
Centennial Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto GSP
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
14
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
15
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto CR 602
261 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allwood Road
18
Continue on CR 602
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Allwood Road
19
Turn right onto NJ 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
20
Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
21
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hutton Road
22
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
441 ft
·
25 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
23
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Donna Drive
24
Turn right onto Holly Street
516 ft
·
22 sec
·
Holly Street
25
Arrive at destination
Holly Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.87
Garden State Parkway
(14.5 mi)
$0.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Friday
Local time
10:00 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
1 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
45m 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 Sewaren, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 26.6 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Saint Georges Avenue, Allwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Sewaren, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.41 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 26.6 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 1.3 miles (NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sewaren, 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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