Origin
South Vineland, NJ
Morning in South Vineland on Monday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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2h 47m
Distance
126.4 mi
203 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
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South Vineland, NJ
James Kampeis
Hawthorne, NJ
Garrison Gao
The drive from South Vineland, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ covers 126.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m 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, Trenton Road, US 206 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.92 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
63.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
This is a 2h 47m highway drive covering 126.4 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Trenton Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Trenton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.3 miles in near US 206.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 126.4 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 37.3 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between South Vineland, NJ and Hawthorne, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown.
New York
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp North: New York City
Newark Airport
Elizabeth Seaport
Downtown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 47.2 mi | 55m |
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| US 206 | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| NJ 21 | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| 12th Street | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| South Lincoln Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| McLean Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between South Vineland, NJ and Hawthorne, NJ.
Start on CR 552
Turn left onto CR 655
Continue on CR 619
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Turn right onto NJ 54
Continue on US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206
Continue on US 206
Continue on US 206
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 81
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Merge onto US 46
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20
Turn slight left
Continue on 10th Avenue
Turn right onto CR 649
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 20
Turn right onto CR 504; CR 653
Turn left onto CR 654
Turn right onto Royal Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.2 miles or 1h 25m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hawthorne, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving South Vineland, 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 South Vineland, NJ
This is one driving day of about 126.4 miles and 2h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.2 mi from South Vineland, NJ · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.92 one way
$41.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.89 | $45.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.49 | $48.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.61
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
$21
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.27 | $6.07 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.70 | $8.09 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in South Vineland on Monday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Hawthorne on Monday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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