Colonia, NJ Road Trips

Colonia, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 39 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Colonia, NJ spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

96.7 mi

South Vineland, NJ

Quickest Drive

21m

New Brunswick, NJ

Plan Around Colonia, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Colonia, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

South Vineland, NJ to Colonia, NJ 95.3 mi · 2h 9m Trenton, NJ to Colonia, NJ 36.9 mi · 55m Jersey City, NJ to Colonia, NJ 18.6 mi · 30m East Orange, NJ to Colonia, NJ 17.6 mi · 28m

Continue From Colonia, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Colonia, NJ to South Vineland, NJ 96.7 mi · 2h 7m Colonia, NJ to Vineland, NJ 95.4 mi · 2h 5m Colonia, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 18.8 mi · 31m Colonia, NJ to East Orange, NJ 17.9 mi · 29m

Trips from Colonia, NJ

Colonia, NJ to South Vineland, NJ

96.7 mi 2h 7m

Colonia, NJ to Vineland, NJ

95.4 mi 2h 5m

Colonia, NJ to Jersey City, NJ

18.8 mi 31m

Colonia, NJ to East Orange, NJ

17.9 mi 29m

Colonia, NJ to Bayonne, NJ

16.1 mi 30m

Colonia, NJ to Newark, NJ

14.7 mi 26m

Colonia, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ

12 mi 21m

Driving from Colonia, NJ

The typical drive from Colonia, NJ covers about 39 miles and takes around 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 97 miles (2h 7m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Colonia, NJ most often head toward South Vineland, NJ (96.7 mi, 2h 7m), Vineland, NJ (95.4 mi, 2h 5m), Jersey City, NJ (18.8 mi, 31m), East Orange, NJ (17.9 mi, 29m), and Bayonne, NJ (16.1 mi, 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 39-mile trip from Colonia, NJ, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Colonia, NJ and 7 routes heading into Colonia, NJ, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 97 miles.

The longest mapped route from Colonia, NJ covers 97 miles and takes approximately 2h 7m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Colonia, NJ runs about 39 miles with a drive time of roughly 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 39-mile trip from Colonia, NJ costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Colonia, NJ include South Vineland, NJ, Vineland, NJ, Jersey City, NJ and East Orange, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.