Origin
Ocean Acres, NJ
Morning in Ocean Acres on Saturday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Acres, NJ to South Vineland, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Acres, NJ
Aisling Kerr
South Vineland, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ocean Acres, NJ to South Vineland, NJ covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, CR 552, US 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 53.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and CR 552. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.6 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and CR 552. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near NJ 72.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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 straight / right lanes.
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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ocean Acres, NJ and South 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 |
| CR 552 | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| US 40 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Pomona Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| East Sherman Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Wrangleboro Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Nautilus Drive | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Harding Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
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 South 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 straight / right lanes.
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
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
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Harding Highway
14
Turn left onto CR 552; CR 557 Truck
12 mi
·
18 min
·
CR 552; CR 557 Truck
15
Turn right onto CR 552
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Sherman Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
CR 552
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Ocean Acres, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Ocean Acres, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.36 | $20.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
South Vineland, NJ
Morning in South Vineland on Saturday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
1h 18m 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 South Vineland, NJ covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, CR 552, US 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 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 $8.85 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 53.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 South Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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