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Trip from Vineland, NJ to Linden, NJ

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

97.4 mi

157 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

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Downtown Vineland, NJ, NJ

Vineland, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Downtown Linden, NJ, NJ

Linden, NJ

Brendon Spring

Trip Overview

The drive from Vineland, NJ to Linden, NJ covers 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.12 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

48.7 miles from Vineland, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Vineland, NJ to Linden, NJ covers 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m, 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 32 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 33.9 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 35.9 miles in near US 206.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 97.4 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 35.9 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

6
35.9 mi into trip | ~48m 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
53.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
8
87.8 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

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 10 Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Per...
9
88.3 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North:...
8
88.6 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Woodbridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Woodbridge

Towns Along This Route

Between Vineland, NJ and Linden, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Perth Amboy, Cr 514 East and Woodbridge - among others.

New York

35.9 mi in | ~48m | via US 206

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

52.5 mi in | ~1h 9m

Njtp North: New York City

53.1 mi in | ~1h 11m

Perth Amboy

87.8 mi in | ~1h 53m

Cr 514 East

88.3 mi in | ~1h 54m

Woodbridge

88.3 mi in | ~1h 54m

Outerbridge Crossing

88.3 mi in | ~1h 54m

Cr 514 East: Woodbridge

88.8 mi in | ~1h 55m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 33.9 mi 39m
Trenton Road 17.6 mi 23m
US 206 16.5 mi 20m
US 1 6.5 mi 10m
12th Street 6.1 mi 7m
Landis Avenue 3.7 mi 5m
North Lincoln Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Buena-Hammonton Road 2.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 33.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Linden, NJ.

1

Start on Landis Avenue

3.7 mi · 5 min · Landis Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Turn left onto CR 655

2.6 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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 US 206

498 ft · 6 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
14

Continue on US 206

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 206

8.8 mi · 10 min · US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

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

Keep slight left at fork

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

Keep slight right at fork

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

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

34 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 10 Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy Use the slight right lane.
21

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road
Exit 10 Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward Woodbridge Use the slight left lane.
24

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward CR 514 East: Woodbridge Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Turn slight right onto CR 514

0.6 mi · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on CR 514

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
27

Turn left onto CR 648

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ford Avenue
28

Turn right onto US 1

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 1
Use the right lane.
29

Continue on US 1

4.9 mi · 8 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Turn right onto South Stiles Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · South Stiles Street
Use the right lane.
31

Turn left onto West 12th Street

268 ft · 11 sec · West 12th Street
32

Arrive at destination

West 12th Street

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 48.7 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.9 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Linden, 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 97.4 miles and 2h 11m.

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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 33.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.7 mi from Vineland, NJ · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

49 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 48.7 miles from Vineland, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Linden, NJ

The final approach into Linden, 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 Linden, 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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour $10 near mile 97.4
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
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...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 97.4
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...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 97.4
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...

21 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 97.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.12 one way

$32.23 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $17.64 $35.27
premium $4.92 $18.87 $37.75
diesel $5.64 $21.64 $43.28

Estimated Tolls: $4.75

New Jersey Turnpike (33.9 mi) $4.75

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

$16

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

IHOP - Tesla Supercharger

East Windsor, NJ

Tesla

32 DCFC

Courtyard by Marriott Cranbury South Brunswick - Tesla Supercharger

Cranbury, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Brunswick Square - Tesla Supercharger

East Brunswick, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa

Millville, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Medford, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Hamilton Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target T2853 (North Brunswick, NJ)

North Brunswick Township, NJ

Electrify America

10 DCFC

MainStreetNB - Tesla Supercharger

North Brunswick, NJ

Tesla

10 DCFC

Tesla: 11 APPLEGREEN: 4 FORD_CHARGE: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 2 Blink Network: 1 FLO: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.2 0 $10.23 $4.68
Efficient EV 24.4 0 $8.52 $3.90
EV Truck/SUV 39 0 $13.64 $6.23

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Vineland, NJ

Late night in Vineland on Monday

Local time

2:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Linden, NJ

Late night in Linden on Monday

Local time

2:48 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 11m 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 Linden, NJ covers 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.7 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 $16.12 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 18 significant decision points across 97.4 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 35.9 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Vineland, NJ and Linden, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Perth Amboy, Cr 514 East and Woodbridge - among others.

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