Trip from South Vineland, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ

Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

126.4 mi

203 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 37m ★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m

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

Downtown South Vineland, NJ, NJ

South Vineland, NJ

James Kampeis

Downtown Hawthorne, NJ, NJ

Hawthorne, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

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 .

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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 47.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 9/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

6
37.3 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 206

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

Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
54.5 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

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

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
102.6 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13A Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
8
106 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | NJ 21

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
7
120.9 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard toward NJ 20 North: Paterson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 20 North: Paterson

Towns Along This Route

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

37.3 mi in | ~51m | via US 206

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

53.8 mi in | ~1h 12m

Njtp North: New York City

54.5 mi in | ~1h 14m

Newark Airport

102.6 mi in | ~2h 12m

Elizabeth Seaport

102.6 mi in | ~2h 12m

Downtown

106 mi in | ~2h 17m | via NJ 21

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 47.2 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 552

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Turn left onto CR 655

6.1 mi · 9 min · South Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on CR 619

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Wheat Road
4

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
5

Continue on NJ 54

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Hammonton Road
6

Continue on NJ 54

2.3 mi · 2 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
7

Continue on NJ 54

4.4 mi · 5 min · 12th Street
8

Continue on NJ 54

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Route 54 North
9

Continue on NJ 54

1.7 mi · 2 min · 12th Street
10

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue
11

Turn right onto NJ 54

501 ft · 8 sec · NJ 54
12

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Enter roundabout onto US 206

498 ft · 6 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
14

Continue on US 206

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 206

8.8 mi · 10 min · US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
19

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

47 mi · 55 min · New Jersey Turnpike
20

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 13A Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto NJ 81

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21

15 mi · 20 min · NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto US 46

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 46
26

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20

2.7 mi · 3 min · McLean Boulevard
Toward NJ 20 North: Paterson Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Turn slight left

239 ft · 10 sec
28

Continue on 10th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · 10th Avenue
29

Turn right onto CR 649

1.2 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue
30

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 20

272 ft · 5 sec · 1st Avenue
31

Turn right onto CR 504; CR 653

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
32

Turn left onto CR 654

0.4 mi · 1 min · Diamond Bridge Avenue
33

Turn right onto Royal Avenue

76 ft · 3 sec · Royal Avenue
34

Arrive at destination

Royal 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 63.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving South Vineland, 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 Vineland, NJ

This is one driving day of about 126.4 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Vineland, 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 47.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Staten Island, NY

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.

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 63.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hawthorne, NJ

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.92 one way

$41.83 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
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

New Jersey Turnpike (47.2 mi) $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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

South Vineland, NJ

Morning in South Vineland on Monday

Local time

10:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hawthorne, NJ

Morning in Hawthorne on Monday

Local time

10:28 AM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 47m 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 Vineland, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ covers 126.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, US 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.92 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 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.
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.
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.

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