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Trip from South Plainfield, NJ to Vineland, NJ

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

95.8 mi

154 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

South Plainfield, NJ

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city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Vineland, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from South Plainfield, NJ to Vineland, NJ covers 95.8 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 34.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.88 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.9 miles from South Plainfield, NJ

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

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 5m highway drive covering 95.8 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.1 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 30 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 34.1 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 2.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 95.8 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

8
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 287 South, NJTP

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 287 South, NJTP
7
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

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 I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
8
7.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left 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 slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
7.6 mi into trip | ~12m 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 slight right lane. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
42 mi into trip | ~52m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between South Plainfield, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Trenton and Atlantic City.

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

6.8 mi in | ~10m

Njtp South: Trenton

7.2 mi in | ~11m

Trenton

42 mi in | ~52m

Atlantic City

59.8 mi in | ~1h 16m | via US 206

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 34.1 mi 39m
US 206 29.8 mi 38m
12th Street 6.5 mi 8m
Main Street 4.5 mi 6m
I 287 4.3 mi 5m
Landis Avenue 3.7 mi 5m
Lincoln Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Buena-Hammonton Road 2.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 34.1 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Plainfield Avenue

193 ft · 10 sec · South Plainfield Avenue
2

Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

399 ft · 22 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
3

Turn left onto Church Street

334 ft · 20 sec · Church Street
4

Turn left onto CR 603

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Lakeview Avenue
5

Continue on CR 603

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard
6

Continue on Durham Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Durham Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 287 South, NJTP Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 287

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

34 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL Use the slight left lane.
15

Merge onto US 206

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 206
16

Continue on US 206

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 206
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 206
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
19

Enter roundabout onto US 206

486 ft · 6 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
20

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City Use the left lane.
21

Continue on NJ 54

501 ft · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
22

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue
23

Continue on NJ 54; CR 561

6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street
24

Continue on NJ 54

2.3 mi · 2 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
25

Continue on NJ 54

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Hammonton Road
26

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
27

Continue on CR 619

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Wheat Road
28

Turn left onto CR 655

2.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
29

Turn right onto CR 540

3.7 mi · 5 min · Landis Avenue
30

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.9 miles from South Plainfield, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.1 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 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.9 miles or 1h 1m 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 42m

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 South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, NJ

This is one driving day of about 95.8 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Plainfield, 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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 34.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.9 mi from South Plainfield, NJ · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

48 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 47.9 miles from South Plainfield, 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.

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...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
View on nps.gov
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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour $10
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...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 6.6
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...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.88 one way

$31.76 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.39 $34.79
premium $4.93 $18.58 $37.16
diesel $5.61 $21.15 $42.30

Estimated Tolls: $4.77

New Jersey Turnpike (34.1 mi) $4.77

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

$16

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.7 0 $10.06 $4.60
Efficient EV 24 0 $8.38 $3.83
EV Truck/SUV 38.3 0 $13.41 $6.13

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

South Plainfield, NJ

Night in South Plainfield on Tuesday

Local time

10:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vineland, NJ

Night in Vineland on Tuesday

Local time

10:07 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

2 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 5m 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 South Plainfield, NJ to Vineland, NJ covers 95.8 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 47.9 miles from South Plainfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.88 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 95.8 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between South Plainfield, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Trenton and Atlantic City.

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