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Trip from Ridgefield, NJ to Vineland, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

118.3 mi

190 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 24m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m

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

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Downtown Ridgefield, NJ, NJ

Ridgefield, NJ

Thomas Parker

city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Vineland, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ridgefield, NJ to Vineland, NJ covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 34m 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, US 206, 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.61 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

59.1 miles from Ridgefield, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 118.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 34m highway drive covering 118.3 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 58.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near NJ 3.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 118.3 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 4.9 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

6
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | NJ 3

Merge onto NJ 3

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 95, NJTP
7
11.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South
8
64.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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
65.3 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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 Ridgefield, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Atlantic City.

Trenton

64.5 mi in | ~1h 21m

Atlantic City

82.2 mi in | ~1h 45m | via US 206

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 58.3 mi 1h 10m
US 206 29.8 mi 38m
12th Street 6.5 mi 8m
Main Street 4.5 mi 6m
Landis Avenue 3.7 mi 5m
Tonnelle Avenue 3.3 mi 5m
Lincoln Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Buena-Hammonton Road 2.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 58.3 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

47 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn left

164 ft · 14 sec
3

Turn right onto Hillside Street

311 ft · 17 sec · Hillside Street
4

Turn right onto CR 50

296 ft · 10 sec · Edgewater Avenue
5

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broad Avenue
6

Continue on US 1; US 9

3.3 mi · 5 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

404 ft · 11 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto NJ 3

0.3 mi · 19 sec · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Merge onto NJ 495

0.3 mi · 26 sec · NJ 495
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
12

Merge onto I 95

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

53 mi · 1 hr 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto US 206

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 206
17

Continue on US 206

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 206
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 206
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
20

Enter roundabout onto US 206

486 ft · 6 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
21

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City Use the left lane.
22

Continue on NJ 54

501 ft · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
23

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue
24

Continue on NJ 54; CR 561

6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street
25

Continue on NJ 54

2.3 mi · 2 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
26

Continue on NJ 54

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Hammonton Road
27

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
28

Continue on CR 619

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Wheat Road
29

Turn left onto CR 655

2.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
30

Turn right onto CR 540

3.7 mi · 5 min · Landis Avenue
31

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 59.1 miles from Ridgefield, NJ, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.3 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 26 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.1 miles or 1h 15m 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 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 Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, NJ

This is one driving day of about 118.3 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Ridgefield, 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 for about 58.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.1 mi from Ridgefield, NJ · 1h 15m into the drive

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.1 miles from Ridgefield, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour $10 near mile 12.2
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 16.3
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 20.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.61 one way

$39.23 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $21.48 $42.96
premium $4.93 $22.94 $45.89
diesel $5.61 $26.12 $52.24

Estimated Tolls: $8.16

New Jersey Turnpike (58.3 mi) $8.16

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

$20

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.5 0 $12.42 $5.68
Efficient EV 29.6 0 $10.35 $4.73
EV Truck/SUV 47.3 0 $16.56 $7.57

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ridgefield, NJ

Late night in Ridgefield on Friday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vineland, NJ

Late night in Vineland on Friday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Bristol, PA

59 mi in

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

10 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

2h 34m 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 Ridgefield, NJ to Vineland, NJ covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 206, 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 59.1 miles from Ridgefield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.61 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 17 significant decision points across 118.3 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 4.9 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ridgefield, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Atlantic City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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