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Trip from Vineland, NJ to Mercerville, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

62.1 mi

100 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Vineland, NJ

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Downtown Mercerville, NJ, NJ

Mercerville, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Vineland, NJ to Mercerville, NJ covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Trenton Road, US 206, I 295 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Trenton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Vineland, NJ to Mercerville, NJ covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m, 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Trenton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 36 miles (US 206): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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
5
36 mi into trip | ~49m in | US 206

Slight right onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
54.2 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Trenton

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward NJ 33: Mercerville, Trenton

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. Exit 63A-B Toward NJ 33: Mercerville, Trenton
9
61.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 33 East: Mercerville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 63A Toward NJ 33 East: Mercerville

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Vineland, NJ and Mercerville, NJ, road signs point toward New York and Bordentown.

New York

35.9 mi in | ~48m | via US 206

Bordentown

53.4 mi in | ~1h 11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Trenton Road 17.6 mi 23m
US 206 17.5 mi 22m
I 295 6.5 mi 7m
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
Bellevue Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Trenton Road — 17.6 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Mercerville, 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

9.8 mi · 11 min · US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

489 ft · 15 sec
Toward Bordentown
17

Turn straight onto CR 545

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
18

Turn left onto US 130

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Burlington Pike
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto I 295

6.5 mi · 7 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 63A-B Toward NJ 33: Mercerville, Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 63A Toward NJ 33 East: Mercerville Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn slight right onto CR 606

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Hamilton Avenue
24

Turn straight onto NJ 33

0.5 mi · 1 min · Nottingham Way
25

Continue on CR 535

459 ft · 11 sec · Edinburg Road
26

Arrive at destination

CR 535

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.1 mi from Vineland, NJ · 42m into the drive

Downtown Medford Lakes, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Medford Lakes, NJ

31 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

Collings Lakes, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Medford Lakes, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Vineland, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mercerville, NJ

The final approach into Mercerville, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.30 one way

$20.59 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.28 $22.55
premium $4.93 $12.04 $24.09
diesel $5.61 $13.71 $27.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.6 0 $6.52 $2.98
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.43 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.69 $3.97

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Vineland, NJ

Night in Vineland on Thursday

Local time

10:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mercerville, NJ

Night in Mercerville on Thursday

Local time

10:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 23m 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 Mercerville, NJ covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Trenton Road, US 206, I 295. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 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 $10.30 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 36 miles (US 206): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Vineland, NJ and Mercerville, NJ, road signs point toward New York and Bordentown.

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