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Trip from South Vineland, NJ to Tinton Falls, NJ

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

91.4 mi

147 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m

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 Tinton Falls, NJ covers 91.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NJ 70, Trenton Road, Garden State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.2 miles on NJ 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.12 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

45.7 miles from South Vineland, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from South Vineland, NJ to Tinton Falls, NJ covers 91.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 91.4 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 72.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.7 miles (Exit 105): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

8
72.2 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
7
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward GSP North
8
88.7 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | Exit 105

Take the exit onto Exit 105 toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick

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 105 Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Lon...
7
88.9 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
8
89.4 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward Wayside Road North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15A Toward Wayside Road North

Towns Along This Route

Between South Vineland, NJ and Tinton Falls, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island, Toms River, Brick, Gsp Toll North: Woodbridge, Gsp North and Cr 528: Lakewood.

Long Beach Island

37.3 mi in | ~51m | via NJ 70

Toms River

62.3 mi in | ~1h 25m | via NJ 70

Brick

62.3 mi in | ~1h 25m | via NJ 70

Gsp Toll North: Woodbridge

71.6 mi in | ~1h 40m

Gsp North

72.2 mi in | ~1h 42m

Cr 528: Lakewood

72.2 mi in | ~1h 42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 70 18.2 mi 26m
Trenton Road 17.6 mi 23m
Garden State Parkway 15.1 mi 17m
NJ 70 East 11.1 mi 15m
12th Street 6.1 mi 7m
South Lincoln Avenue 6.1 mi 9m
Lakehurst Circle 4.9 mi 7m
Buena-Hammonton Road 2.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: NJ 70 — 18.2 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Vineland, NJ and Tinton Falls, 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 NJ 70

109 ft · 1 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
14

Continue on NJ 70

7.8 mi · 10 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island Use the straight lane.
15

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East

441 ft · 5 sec · NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
16

Continue on NJ 70 East

11 mi · 15 min · NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on NJ 70; CR 530

6.0 mi · 8 min · NJ 70; CR 530
18

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70

0.1 mi · 9 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
19

Continue on NJ 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
20

Continue on NJ 70

0.4 mi · 54 sec · NJ 70
Use the left lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70

4.9 mi · 7 min · Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on NJ 70

3.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
23

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 47 sec
Toward GSP North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Merge onto GSP

13 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec
28

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Merge onto GSP

1.7 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway
30

Take the exit onto Exit 105

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Exit 105
Exit 105 Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick Use the right lane.
32

Merge onto NJ 18

0.1 mi · 9 sec · NJ 18
33

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 15A Toward Wayside Road North Use the slight right lane.
34

Turn straight onto CR 38

1.3 mi · 2 min · Wayside Road
35

Continue on CR 537

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Tinton Avenue
36

Arrive at destination

CR 537

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 45.7 miles from South Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tinton Falls, 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 91.4 miles and 2h 6m.

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 NJ 70 for about 18.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.7 mi from South Vineland, NJ · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

46 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 45.7 miles from South Vineland, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tinton Falls, NJ

The final approach into Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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.

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...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 91.4
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.12 one way

$30.25 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $16.55 $33.10
premium $4.92 $17.71 $35.42
diesel $5.64 $20.31 $40.61

Estimated Tolls: $0.91

Garden State Parkway (15.1 mi) $0.91

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

$15

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.4 0 $9.60 $4.39
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.00 $3.66
EV Truck/SUV 36.6 0 $12.80 $5.85

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Late night in South Vineland on Monday

Local time

4:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tinton Falls, NJ

Late night in Tinton Falls on Monday

Local time

4:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 6m 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 Tinton Falls, NJ covers 91.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 70, Trenton Road, Garden State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.7 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 $15.12 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 21 significant decision points across 91.4 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 72.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.7 miles (Exit 105): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between South Vineland, NJ and Tinton Falls, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island, Toms River, Brick, Gsp Toll North: Woodbridge, Gsp North and Cr 528: Lakewood.

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