Origin
Pompton Lakes, NJ
Morning in Pompton Lakes on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pompton Lakes, NJ to Vineland, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
133.8 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
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6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pompton Lakes, NJ
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Vineland, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pompton Lakes, NJ to Vineland, NJ covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, US 206, NJ 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
66.9 miles from Pompton Lakes, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 51m highway drive covering 133.8 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and US 206. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 58.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near CR 511 ALT / Newark-Pompton Turnpike.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 133.8 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 1.3 miles (CR 511 ALT / Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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CR 511 ALT / Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Turn left onto CR 511 ALT / Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
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 East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium...
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
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: Newark
8
80 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m 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
7
80.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pompton Lakes, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton, Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack and Training Facility - among others.
Clifton
9 mi in
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~12m
Rutherford
20.3 mi in
|
~25m
American Dream
20.3 mi in
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~25m
Stadium
20.3 mi in
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~25m
Racetrack
20.3 mi in
|
~25m
Training Facility
20.3 mi in
|
~25m
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
20.7 mi in
|
~26m
Njtp South: Newark
21.1 mi in
|
~27m
Trenton
80 mi in
|
~1h 38m
Atlantic City
97.8 mi in
|
~2h 2m
|
via US 206
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 58.5 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 206 | 29.8 mi | 38m |
| NJ 3 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 23 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| 12th Street | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Landis Avenue | 3.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 58.5 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompton Lakes, NJ and Vineland, NJ.
1
Start on this road
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Lakeside Avenue
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lakeside Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto CR 684
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wanaque Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 684
231 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wanaque Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto CR 689
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
6
Turn left onto CR 511 ALT
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on NJ 23; CR 511 Alternate
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
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NJ 23; CR 511 Alternate
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
11
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
12
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sheraton Plaza Drive
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Use the slight left lane.
22
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 206
23
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
26
Enter roundabout onto US 206
486 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
27
Continue on US 206
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on NJ 54
501 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
29
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
30
Continue on NJ 54; CR 561
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
12th Street
31
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena-Hammonton Road
32
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hammonton Road
33
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Anchor Road
34
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Wheat Road
35
Turn left onto CR 655
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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Lincoln Avenue
36
Turn right onto CR 540
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Landis Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
Landis Avenue
Trip Plan
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 66.9 miles from Pompton Lakes, NJ, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 23m 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 18m
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 Pompton Lakes, 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 Pompton Lakes, NJ
This is one driving day of about 133.8 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pompton Lakes, 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 Western Spur for about 58.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.9 mi from Pompton Lakes, NJ · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.9 miles from Pompton Lakes, 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
$22.18 one way
$44.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $24.29 | $48.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $25.95 | $51.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.33
New Jersey Turnpike
(58.5 mi)
$8.20
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.07
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.06
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
$22
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.05 | $6.42 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.71 | $5.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.73 | $8.56 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Vineland, NJ
Morning in Vineland on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 51m 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 Pompton Lakes, NJ to Vineland, NJ covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, US 206, NJ 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.9 miles from Pompton Lakes, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.18 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 133.8 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 1.3 miles (CR 511 ALT / Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pompton Lakes, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton, Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack and Training Facility - among others.
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