Origin
Vineland, NJ
Evening in Vineland on Sunday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vineland, NJ to Barnegat, NJ
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vineland, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Barnegat, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Vineland to Barnegat, you are looking at a straightforward 55.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, it is an affordable excursion for those traveling within the Northeast region of New Jersey. You will navigate a combination of local routes like Landis Avenue and Harding Highway before transitioning onto the Garden State Parkway. Because the drive is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to maximize your time once you arrive at your destination.
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
27.6 miles from Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile, transitioning from local roads to higher-speed transit. You will spend about 42% of your time on the highway, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 23.1 miles on the Garden State Parkway. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move away from Vineland’s local streets and merge into the more consistent flow of the Parkway. The contrast between these two road types keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind. By balancing slower local navigation with a significant highway stint, the route provides a varied experience behind the wheel that is easy to manage.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.1 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 55.2 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 39.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
|
~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
6
39.4 mi into trip
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~58m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
53.4 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward CR 554: Barnegat
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward CR 554: Barnegat
6
53.7 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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West Bay Avenue
Turn right onto West Bay Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Vineland, NJ to Barnegat, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
29.9 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 23.1 mi | 26m |
| Harding Highway | 12.9 mi | 18m |
| Landis Avenue | 7 mi | 10m |
| Pomona Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Wrangleboro Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Bay Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Somers Point Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 23.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Barnegat, 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
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Black Horse Pike
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
10
Continue on CR 575
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wrangleboro Road
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on CR 575
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pomona Road
Use the none lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
13
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 67
Toward CR 554: Barnegat
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on this road
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
Toward CR 554: Barnegat
17
Turn right onto West Bay Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bay Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
CR 609
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact drive, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever fits your schedule best without needing a rigid itinerary. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the 55.2-mile distance, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Garden State Parkway is a smart move. Because the longest stretch is 23.1 miles, you can easily maintain a steady pace for the duration of the trip. Aim to time your departure to avoid peak commuting hours on the Parkway to ensure the smoothest possible experience. Staying flexible is the biggest benefit here, as the short duration leaves you with plenty of energy for your activities upon arrival in Barnegat.
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 27.6 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.1 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 55.2 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.6 miles or 42m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnegat, 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.
+
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 55.2 miles and 1h 18m.
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 Garden State Parkway for about 23.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from Vineland, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 55.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Vineland, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barnegat, NJ
The final approach into Barnegat, 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 Barnegat, 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
$9.13 one way
$18.27 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.70 | $21.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.26 | $24.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.39
Garden State Parkway
(23.1 mi)
$1.39
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
$9
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Barnegat, NJ
Evening in Barnegat on Sunday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
7 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 18m 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 Barnegat, NJ covers 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Harding Highway, Landis Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 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 $9.13 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 11 significant decision points across 55.2 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 39.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Vineland, NJ to Barnegat, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
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