Trip from Metuchen, NJ to South Vineland, NJ

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

91.4 mi

147 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

Downtown Metuchen, NJ, NJ

Metuchen, NJ

James Kampeis

Downtown South Vineland, NJ, NJ

South Vineland, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

Traveling from Metuchen to South Vineland covers 91.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes. This straightforward route is well-suited for a single-day trip, as it doesn't require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the journey. The drive transitions through the Northeast, moving from the northern part of New Jersey down toward the southern region. It is a practical, highway-focused trip that balances efficiency with the ease of a relatively short travel time. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, this route offers a reliable and direct path.

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

45.7 miles from Metuchen, NJ

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

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 70% of your time will be spent on high-speed roads. You will rely on the New Jersey Turnpike and US 206 to cover the majority of the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 29.8-mile segment on US 206, which allows for steady progress. As you transition from the Turnpike onto local roads like 12th Street, the pace shifts from a fast interstate grind to a more grounded, local driving experience. This mix keeps the drive from feeling monotonous while ensuring you reach your destination efficiently.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 206 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 206 and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 91.4 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
9
5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
7
6.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpik...
8
6.9 mi into trip | ~13m 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 straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
36.3 mi into trip | ~47m 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 Along This Route

Between Metuchen, NJ and South Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Brunswick, Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Trenton and Atlantic City.

Brunswick

5.6 mi in | ~10m

Njtp Toll

6.5 mi in | ~12m

Njtp South: Trenton

6.9 mi in | ~13m

Trenton

36.3 mi in | ~47m

Atlantic City

54 mi in | ~1h 11m | via US 206

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 206 29.8 mi 38m
New Jersey Turnpike 29 mi 33m
12th Street 6.5 mi 8m
Lincoln Avenue 6.1 mi 9m
Main Street 5.7 mi 9m
US 1 4.2 mi 6m
Buena-Hammonton Road 2.3 mi 2m
East Sherman Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 206 — 29.8 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metuchen, NJ and South Vineland, NJ.

1

Start on NJ 27

209 ft · 13 sec · Middlesex Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 531

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 36 sec
4

Merge onto US 1

4.2 mi · 6 min · US 1
Use the none lane.
5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Route 18
Use the none lane.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike Use the right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

225 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

29 mi · 33 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL Use the slight left lane.
14

Merge onto US 206

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 206
Use the none lane.
15

Continue on US 206

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 206
Use the none lane.
16

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 206
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
18

Enter roundabout onto US 206

486 ft · 6 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
19

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City Use the left / none lanes.
20

Continue on NJ 54

501 ft · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
21

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue
22

Continue on NJ 54; CR 561

6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street
23

Continue on NJ 54

2.3 mi · 2 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
24

Continue on NJ 54

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Hammonton Road
25

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
26

Continue on CR 619

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Wheat Road
27

Turn left onto CR 655

6.1 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Avenue
28

Turn right onto CR 552

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue
29

Arrive at destination

CR 552

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable 2-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without needing an extensive travel itinerary. Try to time your departure to avoid peak commuter traffic on the Turnpike, which can significantly impact your travel time. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily pull over whenever you need to stretch your legs or refuel. Keep your $15 fuel budget in mind when planning your total trip expenses. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert during the transition from the high-speed Turnpike onto the local 12th Street segment, where road conditions and speed limits will change quickly.

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 45.7 miles from Metuchen, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.8 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.7 miles or 1h 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 South Vineland, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, NJ

This is one driving day of about 91.4 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Metuchen, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 206 for about 29.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.7 mi from Metuchen, NJ · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

46 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Metuchen, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Vineland, NJ

The final approach into South 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 South Vineland, 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

$15.12 one way

$30.25 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $16.55 $33.10
premium $4.92 $17.71 $35.42
diesel $5.64 $20.31 $40.61

Estimated Tolls: $4.06

New Jersey Turnpike (29 mi) $4.06

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

$15

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.4 0 $9.60 $4.39
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.00 $3.66
EV Truck/SUV 36.6 0 $12.80 $5.85

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Metuchen, NJ

Late night in Metuchen on Monday

Local time

1:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Vineland, NJ

Late night in South Vineland on Monday

Local time

1:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

21 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 3m 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 Metuchen, NJ to South Vineland, NJ covers 91.4 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 206, New Jersey Turnpike, 12th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.7 miles from Metuchen, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.12 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 91.4 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Metuchen, NJ and South Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Brunswick, Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Trenton and Atlantic City.

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