Origin
Winslow, NJ
Afternoon in Winslow on Monday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winslow, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
104.3 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
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6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winslow, NJ
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Clifton, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Winslow, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 104.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hay Road, Fleming Pike, East Winslow Williamstown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.26 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
52.1 miles from Winslow, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 104.3 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.
Hay Road 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 Winslow, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Winslow, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hay Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fleming Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Winslow Williamstown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mays Landing Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Cedarbrook Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North State Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fredrick Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJTP | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hay Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winslow, NJ and Clifton, NJ.
1
Start on Hall Street
20 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hall Street
2
Turn left onto Hay Road
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hay Road
3
Turn left onto Fleming Pike
482 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fleming Pike
4
Continue on East Winslow Williamstown Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Winslow Williamstown Road
5
Turn right onto Mays Landing Road
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mays Landing Road
6
Continue on New Cedarbrook Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Cedarbrook Road
7
Continue on North State Highway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Highway
8
Continue on Fredrick Street
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Fredrick Street
9
Continue straight
8.9 mi
·
12 min
10
Continue straight
197 ft
·
3 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
NJTP
12
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP North: New York
13
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP, US 9: 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
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 52.1 miles from Winslow, NJ, or about 59m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
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 Winslow, 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 Winslow, NJ
This is one driving day of about 104.3 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winslow, 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 52.1 mi from Winslow, NJ · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.1 miles from Winslow, 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
$17.26 one way
$34.52 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.88 | $37.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.01 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.68 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Afternoon in Clifton on Monday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 59m 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 Winslow, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 104.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hay Road, Fleming Pike, East Winslow Williamstown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.1 miles from Winslow, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.26 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 Winslow, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Winslow, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winslow, NJ to Clifton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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