This 116.9-mile drive from Livingston to Vineland, New Jersey, is a manageable one-day trip, typically taking about 2 hours and 36 minutes. The route primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike, US 206, and the Garden State Parkway, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. This drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The general feel is one of efficient travel, connecting two points within the same state.
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
58.5 miles from Livingston, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 116.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 76% of the journey on major roadways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 36.7 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering sustained highway speeds. While the specific road surfaces and scenery might vary, the profile suggests a consistent experience geared towards getting you to your destination efficiently. This isn't a winding backroad adventure, but rather a direct connection utilizing major arteries.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 36.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 116.9 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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6.6 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
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 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Or...
8
24.9 mi into trip|~37m in|Exit 129
Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
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 129
Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...
8
25.2 mi into trip|~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
25.8 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight left 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 lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
63.2 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Livingston, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy - among others.
Orange
6.6 mi in|~10m
Gsp Toll South
9.1 mi in|~15m
Njtp
24.9 mi in|~37m|via Exit 129
Philadelphia
24.9 mi in|~37m|via Exit 129
Woodbridge
24.9 mi in|~37m|via Exit 129
Perth Amboy
24.9 mi in|~37m|via Exit 129
Njtp: New York City
25.2 mi in|~38m
Njtp South: Trenton
25.8 mi in|~39m
Trenton
63.2 mi in|~1h 23m
Atlantic City
80.9 mi in|~1h 46m|via US 206
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
36.7 mi
42m
US 206
29.8 mi
38m
Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi
18m
12th Street
6.5 mi
8m
Essex Freeway
4.6 mi
6m
Main Street
4.5 mi
6m
Landis Avenue
3.7 mi
5m
Lincoln Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 36.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, NJ and Vineland, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 10
0.9 mi·1 min·East Mount Pleasant Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 635
0.5 mi·1 min·Shrewsbury Drive
3
Continue on CR 634
0.4 mi·45 sec·Laurel Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 280 East: Newark
5
Merge onto I 280
4.6 mi·6 min·Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 11AToward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East OrangeUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
0.8 mi·1 min·Freeway Drive East
8
Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
0.4 mi·42 sec·South Oraton Parkway
9
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi·38 sec·Whittlesey Avenue
10
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·Maybaum Avenue
11
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi·13 sec·Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi·33 sec·Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
14
Merge onto GSP
13 mi·18 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Garden State Parkway
2.3 mi·3 min·Garden State Parkway Southbound
16
Take the exit onto Exit 129
0.3 mi·42 sec·Exit 129
Exit 129Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth AmboyUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, PhiladelphiaUse the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight left lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
37 mi·42 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 7Toward US 206: Bordentown, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDLUse the slight left lane.
24
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi·12 sec·US 206
25
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi·8 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi·5 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi·6 min·Main Street
28
Enter roundabout onto US 206
486 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
29
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic CityUse the left lane.
30
Continue on NJ 54
501 ft·11 sec·Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
31
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
32
Continue on NJ 54; CR 561
6.5 mi·8 min·12th Street
33
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
34
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi·52 sec·Hammonton Road
35
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·1 min·Blue Anchor Road
36
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi·21 sec·Wheat Road
37
Turn left onto CR 655
2.6 mi·3 min·Lincoln Avenue
38
Turn right onto CR 540
3.7 mi·5 min·Landis Avenue
39
Arrive at destination
Landis Avenue
Trip Plan
Given its 2-hour 36-minute duration, this drive is easily accomplished in one day. Consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. While only one stop is noted, you'll want to factor in brief breaks for fuel or rest as needed, particularly during the 36.7-mile stretch on the Turnpike. Since this is a straightforward route, you have flexibility to adjust your timing. A practical tip: keep your EZ-Pass handy, as tolls are a common feature of this highway-centric journey.
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 58.5 miles from Livingston, NJ, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 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 26 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 17m 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 6m
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 Livingston, 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 Livingston, NJ
This is one driving day of about 116.9 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Livingston, 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 36.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.5 mi from Livingston, NJ
· 1h 17m into the drive
The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Livingston, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vineland, NJ
The final approach into Vineland, 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 Vineland, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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...
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...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 12.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.38 one way
$38.76 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.23
$42.45
premium
$4.93
$22.67
$45.34
diesel
$5.61
$25.81
$51.62
Estimated Tolls: $6.08
New Jersey Turnpike
(36.7 mi)$5.14
Garden State Parkway
(15.6 mi)$0.94
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
$19
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.1
0
$12.27
$5.61
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.23
$4.68
EV Truck/SUV
46.8
0
$16.37
$7.48
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Livingston, NJ
Afternoon
in Livingston on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Vineland, NJ
Afternoon
in Vineland on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
58 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 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 36m 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 Livingston, NJ to Vineland, NJ covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 206, Garden State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.5 miles from Livingston, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.38 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 116.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Livingston, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy - among others.
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.
