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Trip from South Vineland, NJ to Secaucus, NJ

Drive Time

2h 29m

Distance

114.8 mi

185 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m

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

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Downtown South Vineland, NJ, NJ

South Vineland, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from South Vineland, NJ to Secaucus, NJ covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 29m 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 51.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.00 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

57.4 miles from South Vineland, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 29m highway drive covering 114.8 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Trenton Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.7 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 27 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 51.7 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 114.8 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 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 54.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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
6
54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Keep slight right 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
7
113.4 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus
8
113.8 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride

Towns Along This Route

Between South Vineland, NJ and Secaucus, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 51.7 mi 1h 1m
Trenton Road 17.6 mi 23m
US 206 16.5 mi 20m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur 6.3 mi 8m
12th Street 6.1 mi 7m
South Lincoln Avenue 6.1 mi 9m
Buena-Hammonton Road 2.3 mi 2m
East Sherman Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 51.7 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Vineland, NJ and Secaucus, 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 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

499 ft · 7 sec · US 206 North: Trenton, New York
14

Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 206 North: Trenton, New York
15

Continue straight

8.8 mi · 10 min
16

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

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

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

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

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

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

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
20

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
21

Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

0.1 mi · 11 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
22

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus
23

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride

0.4 mi · 58 sec · NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride
24

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 26 sec
25

Turn left onto Paterson Plank Road

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Paterson Plank Road
26

Turn right onto Wilson Avenue

56 ft · 3 sec · Wilson Avenue
27

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 57.4 miles from South Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.4 miles or 1h 19m 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Secaucus, 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 114.8 miles and 2h 29m.

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.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 51.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.4 mi from South Vineland, NJ · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

57 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 57.4 miles from South Vineland, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Secaucus, NJ

The final approach into Secaucus, 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 Secaucus, 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 106.9
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
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 ~27 min detour Free near mile 114.8
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 102.9
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 91
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.00 one way

$37.99 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $20.79 $41.57
premium $4.92 $22.25 $44.49
diesel $5.64 $25.50 $51.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.4 0 $12.05 $5.51
Efficient EV 28.7 0 $10.05 $4.59
EV Truck/SUV 45.9 0 $16.07 $7.35

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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 3 days ago

Origin

South Vineland, NJ

Late night in South Vineland on Monday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Secaucus, NJ

Late night in Secaucus on Monday

Local time

5:27 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 29m 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 Secaucus, NJ covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 29m 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 57.4 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 $19.00 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 15 significant decision points across 114.8 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 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 54.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between South Vineland, NJ and Secaucus, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

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