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Trip from Franklin Lakes, NJ to Vineland, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

130.8 mi

210 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 41m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m

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

borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Franklin Lakes, NJ

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city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Vineland, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Franklin Lakes, NJ to Vineland, NJ covers 130.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, US 206, NJ 21 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.68 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.4 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 47.3 mi 55m
US 206 29.8 mi 38m
NJ 21 14.3 mi 20m
12th Street 6.5 mi 8m
NJ 208 5.7 mi 6m
Main Street 4.5 mi 6m
Landis Avenue 3.7 mi 5m
McLean Boulevard 3.4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 47.3 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Lakes, NJ and Vineland, NJ.

1

Start on Shirley Avenue

0.2 mi · 59 sec · Shirley Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR S-89

0.8 mi · 1 min · Franklin Avenue
3

Turn right onto CR 502

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Ewing Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward NJ 208 South: Fair Lawn
5

Merge onto NJ 208

3.3 mi · 3 min · NJ 208
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn straight onto NJ 208

1.5 mi · 2 min · NJ 208
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on NJ 208

0.9 mi · 1 min · NJ 208
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward Fair Lawn Avenue Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn right onto CR 76

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 20

2.6 mi · 4 min · McLean Boulevard
11

Continue on NJ 20

0.8 mi · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard
12

Merge onto US 46

0.4 mi · 25 sec · US 46
13

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21

14 mi · 20 min · NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto US 1; US 9

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 1; US 9
15

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17

Continue on NJ 81

1.1 mi · 2 min · NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

315 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
20

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

47 mi · 55 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL Use the slight left lane.
23

Merge onto US 206

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 206
24

Continue on US 206

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 206
Use the straight lane.
25

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 206
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
27

Enter roundabout onto US 206

486 ft · 6 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
28

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City Use the left lane.
29

Continue on NJ 54

501 ft · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
30

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue
31

Continue on NJ 54; CR 561

6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street
32

Continue on NJ 54

2.3 mi · 2 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
33

Continue on NJ 54

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Hammonton Road
34

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
35

Continue on CR 619

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Wheat Road
36

Turn left onto CR 655

2.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
37

Turn right onto CR 540

3.7 mi · 5 min · Landis Avenue
38

Arrive at destination

Landis Avenue

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.4 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 miles.

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 29 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.4 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vineland, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Franklin Lakes, 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 Franklin Lakes, NJ

This is one driving day of about 130.8 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 47.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

65 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.4 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Ikura Sushi & Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vineland, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 130.8

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18562136706

Visit website

El Michoacano

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Vineland, New Jersey

0.2 mi

Milly's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vineland, New Jersey

0.5 mi

Ikura Sushi & Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 130.8

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18562136706

Visit website

El Michoacano

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 130.8

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18566909191

Milly's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.8

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18564050015

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 28

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Olympia Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 130.8

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18566916095

Visit website

Hoy Yeung Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.1

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16095611440

Visit website

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.4

Southampton Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16098590076

Visit website

Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.1

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16095616088

Visit website

Xpresso Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130.8

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18568255913

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.7

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 56

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 46.7

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 46.7

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 65.4

East Windsor, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 18.7

Belleville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 28

Newark, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 37.4

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 65.4

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Wild Child Play Space

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 37.4

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+19296146088

Visit website

Kiddo X Wonderland

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 37.4

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187661755

Visit website

Island Entertainment

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 37.4

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13472367136

Visit website

Cousins Paintball Staten Island

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 37.4

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+16316986230

Visit website

South Vineland Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 130.8

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Just Kidding Playground - Universe (South Shore)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 37.4

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+17189678000

Visit website

Lights for Life

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 37.4

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 5–10 pm

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 37.4

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 77.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
7.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Fair Lawn Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Fair Lawn Avenue
6
7.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue

Turn right onto CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
29.3 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
77 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

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 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
7
77.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.68 one way

$43.37 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $23.75 $47.50
premium $4.93 $25.37 $50.73
diesel $5.61 $28.88 $57.76

Estimated Tolls: $6.62

New Jersey Turnpike (47.3 mi) $6.62

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.2 0 $13.73 $6.28
Efficient EV 32.7 0 $11.45 $5.23
EV Truck/SUV 52.3 0 $18.31 $8.37

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Franklin Lakes, NJ

Afternoon in Franklin Lakes on Saturday

Local time

2:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vineland, NJ

Afternoon in Vineland on Saturday

Local time

2:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Bristol, PA

65 mi in

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

10 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

2h 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 9
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 near mile 22.5
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 31.6
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 27.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

130.8 mi in 2h 51m, mostly highway — 47.3 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.3 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 130.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

400 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

233 ft

Total Descent

525 ft

Highest Point

400 ft

Elevation Range

400 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Franklin Lakes, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Trenton and Atlantic City.

Njtp South: Trenton

29.3 mi in | ~42m

Trenton

77 mi in | ~1h 38m

Atlantic City

94.7 mi in | ~2h 2m | via US 206

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 130.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.62 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Vineland, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vineland, NJ before heading back.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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