Origin
South Vineland, NJ
Afternoon in South Vineland on Monday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Vineland, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
72.4 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
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6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Vineland, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Vineland, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lincoln Avenue, Wheat Road, Blue Anchor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.98 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
36.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 72.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lincoln Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from South Vineland, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Vineland, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lincoln Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wheat Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blue Anchor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hammonton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 54 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bellevue Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Lincoln Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Vineland, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on East Sherman Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Sherman Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
3
Continue on Wheat Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wheat Road
4
Continue on Blue Anchor Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Anchor Road
5
Continue on Hammonton Road
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hammonton Road
6
Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena-Hammonton Road
7
Continue on 12th Street
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Street
8
Continue on Route 54 North
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 54 North
9
Continue on 12th Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
10
Continue on Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
11
Turn right
502 ft
·
9 sec
12
Continue on Trenton Road
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Trenton Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
108 ft
·
1 sec
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NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
14
Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
7.8 mi
·
10 min
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NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle
440 ft
·
6 sec
·
Four Mile Circle
16
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
11 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
17
Continue straight
6.3 mi
·
8 min
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Eisenhower Traffic Circle
19
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
20
Continue straight
308 ft
·
10 sec
21
Turn left onto Ridgeway Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ridgeway Road
22
Continue on Lakehurst Whitesville Road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lakehurst Whitesville Road
23
Continue on South Hope Chapel Road
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Hope Chapel Road
24
Turn right onto East Veterans Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Veterans Highway
25
Continue on Old Whitesville Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Whitesville Road
26
Continue on Whitesville Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Whitesville Road
27
Continue on Lakewood Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lakewood Road
28
Continue on Central Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
29
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
30
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 36.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ, or about 51m into the drive.
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 72.4 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 51m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, 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 72.4 miles and 1h 43m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from South Vineland, NJ · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakewood, NJ
The final approach into Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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
$11.98 one way
$23.96 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Lakewood, NJ
Afternoon in Lakewood on Monday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m 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 Lakewood, NJ covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lincoln Avenue, Wheat Road, Blue Anchor Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 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 $11.98 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.
The drive from South Vineland, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Vineland, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Vineland, NJ to Lakewood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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