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Trip from Woodstown, 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

2h 2m

Distance

115.3 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Woodstown, NJ, NJ

Woodstown, NJ

MINEIA MARTINS

city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Clifton, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Woodstown, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 115.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Avenue, North Main Street, Route45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.12 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.

Midpoint

57.6 miles from Woodstown, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 115.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 115.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Avenue 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 Woodstown, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Woodstown, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Avenue
North Main Street
Route45
Tomlin Station Road
Swedesboro Road
NJTP Toll
NJ Turnpike North
New Jersey Turnpike

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodstown, NJ and Clifton, NJ.

1

Start on West Avenue

43 ft · 8 sec · West Avenue
2

Continue on West Avenue

108 ft · 5 sec · West Avenue
3

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street
4

Continue on North Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
5

Continue on North J Route45

4.0 mi · 5 min · North J Route45
6

Turn left onto Tomlin Station Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomlin Station Road
7

Turn left onto Swedesboro Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Swedesboro Road
8

Turn left onto NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

0.2 mi · 22 sec · NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9

Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJ Turnpike North, New York City
10

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

36 mi · 41 min · New Jersey Turnpike
11

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41 mi · 47 min · New Jersey Turnpike
12

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
13

Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · GSP North: Garden State Parkway
14

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

22 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
15

Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Montclair, Nutley
16

Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

482 ft · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue
18

Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue
19

Turn left onto Darling Avenue

410 ft · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
20

Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
21

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle

262 ft · 5 sec · Allwood Circle
22

Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Allwood Road
23

Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
24

Turn right onto Olga B Terrace

174 ft · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace
25

Turn right onto Hutton Road

39 ft · 7 sec · Hutton Road
26

Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

443 ft · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace
27

Turn left onto Donna Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Donna Drive
28

Turn right onto Holly Street

515 ft · 23 sec · Holly Street
29

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 57.6 miles from Woodstown, NJ, or about 1h 1m 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 25 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m

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 Woodstown, 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 Woodstown, NJ

This is one driving day of about 115.3 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Woodstown, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.6 mi from Woodstown, NJ · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

58 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Woodstown, 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

$19.12 one way

$38.23 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $20.94 $41.87
premium $4.93 $22.36 $44.72
diesel $5.61 $25.46 $50.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.6 0 $12.11 $5.53
Efficient EV 28.8 0 $10.09 $4.61
EV Truck/SUV 46.1 0 $16.14 $7.38

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Woodstown, NJ

Morning in Woodstown on Saturday

Local time

6:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clifton, NJ

Morning in Clifton on Saturday

Local time

6:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

22 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

2h 2m 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 Woodstown, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 115.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Avenue, North Main Street, Route45. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.6 miles from Woodstown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.12 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 Woodstown, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Woodstown, NJ to Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Woodstown, NJ to Clifton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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