Trip from Ocean Acres, NJ to Vineland, NJ

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

52.4 mi

84 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

Downtown Ocean Acres, NJ, NJ

Ocean Acres, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Downtown Vineland, NJ, NJ

Vineland, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

Spanning 52.4 miles, this direct route from Ocean Acres to Vineland typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. By utilizing a mix of the Garden State Parkway, Harding Highway, and Landis Avenue, you transition from the coastal area toward the interior of New Jersey. Since there are zero formal stops built into this itinerary, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or customize your own pace. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick local getaway, this mixed-drive route offers a reliable and efficient way to reach your destination.

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

26.2 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive offers a diverse experience behind the wheel, balancing high-speed transit with more localized traffic. You will spend roughly 47% of your time on highways, providing a steady rhythm for nearly half of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 19.6 miles you spend on the Garden State Parkway, which allows you to settle into a comfortable cruising speed early on. As you transition onto the Harding Highway and Landis Avenue, the character of the road shifts, requiring more attention as you navigate local thoroughfares. This combination of infrastructure creates a dynamic driving profile that keeps the journey from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near NJ 72.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (NJ 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CR 2 / Stafford Park Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

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1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | NJ 72

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 72

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | CR 2 / Stafford Park Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 2 / Stafford Park Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
8
22.3 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona

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 44 Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
5
22.8 mi into trip | ~30m in | CR 561 Alternate; CR 575 / Pomona Road

Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575 / Pomona Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Ocean Acres, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.

Cr 575

22.3 mi in | ~29m

Cr 561 Alt: Pomona

22.3 mi in | ~29m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 19.6 mi 22m
Harding Highway 8.6 mi 13m
Landis Avenue 7 mi 10m
US 40 4.8 mi 6m
Pomona Road 4.5 mi 8m
Wrangleboro Road 2.9 mi 4m
Nautilus Drive 1.9 mi 4m
Cedar Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 19.6 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Acres, NJ and Vineland, NJ.

1

Start on Buccaneer Lane

332 ft · 20 sec · Buccaneer Lane
2

Turn left onto (111)

1.9 mi · 4 min · Nautilus Drive
3

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 72

0.3 mi · 31 sec · NJ 72
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto CR 2

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Stafford Park Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · this road
Toward GSP South
6

Merge onto GSP

20 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 44 Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575

4.5 mi · 8 min · Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on CR 575

2.9 mi · 4 min · Wrangleboro Road
Use the none lane.
10

Turn right onto US 40; US 322

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Black Horse Pike
11

Take the exit onto US 40

4.8 mi · 6 min · US 40
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on CR 617

522 ft · 19 sec · Absecon Road
13

Turn left onto US 40; NJ 50

8.6 mi · 13 min · Harding Highway
Use the none lane.
14

Turn left onto CR 540

1.4 mi · 2 min · Cedar Avenue
15

Continue on CR 540

7.0 mi · 10 min · Landis Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

Landis Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 52.4-mile trip, consider timing your departure to avoid peak traffic hours, as the mix of highway and local roads can be sensitive to congestion. Since the drive is relatively short, you have the advantage of total flexibility; you can easily complete it in one go without needing to schedule rest stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as the $9 estimated cost is based on standard consumption and can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prepare for the transition from the fast-paced Garden State Parkway to the more varied conditions of the Harding Highway. Staying alert during this changeover will help you maintain a smooth and stress-free drive as you approach Vineland.

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 26.2 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.6 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 52.4 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26.2 miles or 36m 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 4m

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 Ocean Acres, 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 Ocean Acres, NJ

This is one driving day of about 52.4 miles and 1h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ocean Acres, 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 Garden State Parkway for about 19.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.2 mi from Ocean Acres, NJ · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

26 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 52.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Ocean Acres, 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

$8.67 one way

$17.34 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $9.49 $18.98
premium $4.92 $10.15 $20.31
diesel $5.64 $11.64 $23.28

Estimated Tolls: $1.18

Garden State Parkway (19.6 mi) $1.18

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

$9

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.52
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10
EV Truck/SUV 21 0 $7.34 $3.35

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Ocean Acres, NJ

Night in Ocean Acres on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

17 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

1h 16m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to Vineland, NJ covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Harding Highway, Landis Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.67 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (NJ 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CR 2 / Stafford Park Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ocean Acres, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.

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