Trip from Metuchen, NJ to Vineland, NJ

Drive Time

Distance

90 mi

145 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 52m ★

6 AM

2h 1m

8 AM

2h 18m

10 AM

2h 7m

12 PM

2h 5m

3 PM

2h 8m

5 PM

2h 17m

8 PM

1h 56m

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

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Metuchen, NJ

James Kampeis

Vineland, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

Traveling from Metuchen to Vineland covers 90 miles and typically takes about 2 hours, making it an ideal day trip. You will primarily navigate via US 206, the New Jersey Turnpike, and 12th Street to complete your journey through the Northeast. With a fuel cost of approximately $15, this trip is budget-friendly and straightforward for most drivers. Because the duration is relatively short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless your schedule requires extra flexibility. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, this efficient route across New Jersey keeps your transit time manageable.

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 miles from Metuchen, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 90-mile journey is a highway-focused drive, with 71% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should expect a mix of high-speed interstate travel and local roadway navigation as you transition between the New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 29.8 miles on US 206, which provides a consistent pace before you transition into the final leg of the drive. The road’s personality shifts from the fast-paced, multi-lane environment of the turnpike to the more localized feel of 12th Street as you approach Vineland. Expect a functional, direct experience behind the wheel rather than a winding, technical path.

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 90 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.

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

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

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...

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

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 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
Main Street	5.7 mi	9m
US 1	4.2 mi	6m
Landis Avenue	3.7 mi	5m
Lincoln Avenue	2.6 mi	3m
Buena-Hammonton Road	2.3 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 Vineland, NJ.

Start on NJ 27

209 ft · 13 sec · Middlesex Avenue

Turn right onto CR 531

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Merge onto US 1

4.2 mi · 6 min · US 1

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Route 18

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

225 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

29 mi · 33 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

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

Merge onto US 206

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 206

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 206

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 206

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 206

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 206

486 ft · 6 sec · US 206

Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · US 206

Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on NJ 54

501 ft · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue

Continue on NJ 54; CR 561

6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street

Continue on NJ 54

2.3 mi · 2 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

Continue on NJ 54

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Hammonton Road

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road

Continue on CR 619

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Wheat Road

Turn left onto CR 655

2.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

Turn right onto CR 540

3.7 mi · 5 min · Landis Avenue

Arrive at destination

Landis Avenue

Trip Plan

To ensure a smooth trip, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the New Jersey Turnpike. Since the drive is a quick 2-hour stint, you likely won't need to plan for formal rest stops, though having your $15 fuel budget ready before you hit the road is a smart move. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you transition onto 12th Street, as the final approach requires more attention than the open highway segments. Because this trip is short, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time, allowing you to tailor the journey to your personal schedule. If you prefer a steady pace, stick to the highway portions as much as possible to keep your travel time near the 2-hour mark.

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 miles from Metuchen, NJ, or about 59m 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 miles or 59m 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 38m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Metuchen, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 90 miles and 2h.

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 mi from Metuchen, NJ · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

45 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 miles from Metuchen, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.89 one way

$29.79 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$16.30	$32.59
premium	$4.92	$17.44	$34.88
diesel	$5.64	$19.99	$39.99

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27	$9.45	$4.32
Efficient EV	22.5	$7.87	$3.60
EV Truck/SUV	36	$12.60	$5.76

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (65% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Metuchen, NJ

Night in Metuchen on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vineland, NJ

Night in Vineland on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

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 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 Vineland, NJ covers 90 miles and takes about 2h 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 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 $14.89 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.

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

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Trip from Metuchen, NJ to Vineland, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Vineland, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Metuchen, NJ

Vineland, NJ

Same local time

21 degrees cooler at arrival

2h on the road

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