Origin
Vineland, NJ
Evening in Vineland on Sunday
Local time
8:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vineland, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ
Drive Time
52m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vineland, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Atlantic City, NJ
Yura Forrat
Trip Overview
The drive from Vineland, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ covers 36 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harding Highway, Atlantic City Expressway, Landis Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on Harding Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.96 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
18 miles from Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Vineland, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ covers 36 miles and takes about 52m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harding Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 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 8.5 miles in near US 40 / Harding Highway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 36 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 8.5 miles (US 40 / Harding Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 40 / Harding Highway
Turn right onto US 40 / Harding Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
21.8 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
5
23.2 mi into trip
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~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Atlantic City Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Atlantic City Expressway
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
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ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge onto ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
35.1 mi into trip
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~51m in
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OD / Atlantic Avenue
Turn left onto OD / Atlantic Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Vineland, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Ace Toll East: Atlantic City along the way.
Ace Toll East: Atlantic City
22.3 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harding Highway | 12.9 mi | 18m |
| Atlantic City Expressway | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Landis Avenue | 7 mi | 10m |
| Cedar Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Somers Point Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Italian Heritage Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Black Horse Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harding Highway
— 12.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ.
1
Start on Landis Avenue
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Landis Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on CR 540
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 40
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Harding Highway
Use the none lane.
4
Turn right onto CR 617
522 ft
·
12 sec
·
Absecon Road
5
Continue on CR 617
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Somers Point Road
6
Continue on US 40
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Harding Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 40
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
8
Merge onto US 40; US 322
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward ACE Toll East: Atlantic City
11
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Atlantic City Expressway
13
Merge onto ACE
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Italian Heritage Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Italian Heritage Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto OD
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
OD
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 18 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.9 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 36 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlantic City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving 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 Vineland, NJ
This is one driving day of about 36 miles and 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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 Harding Highway for about 12.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Vineland, NJ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Vineland, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atlantic City, NJ
The final approach into Atlantic City, 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 Atlantic City, 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
$5.96 one way
$11.91 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Atlantic City, NJ
Evening in Atlantic City on Sunday
Local time
8:26 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
52m 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 Vineland, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ covers 36 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harding Highway, Atlantic City Expressway, Landis Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Vineland, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.96 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 10 significant decision points across 36 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 8.5 miles (US 40 / Harding Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Vineland, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Ace Toll East: Atlantic City along the way.
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