Origin
Vineland, NJ
Night in Vineland on Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vineland, NJ to Metuchen, NJ
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
90.3 mi
145 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vineland, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Metuchen, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Spanning 90.3 miles through the Northeast, this trip from Vineland to Metuchen is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 1 minute. Because of the manageable duration, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $15 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Navigating this route involves a blend of the New Jersey Turnpike, US 206, and Trenton Road. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, the trip is efficient enough to keep you on the road for only a few hours while transitioning across the state.
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
45.1 miles from Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation. With a highway share of 56%, you will spend a significant portion of your time on faster lanes, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.1 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. As you transition between these main thoroughfares, the character of the road shifts from the high-speed flow of the turnpike to the varying pace of US 206 and Trenton Road. You should be prepared for this change in rhythm, as the drive transitions from open stretches to the more localized traffic patterns found on regional roads. It is a practical route that requires your focus as you move between different types of infrastructure.
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 29.1 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 53.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 90.3 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 53.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
83 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18, US 1: 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 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
8
83.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
9
83.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
84.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Towns Along This Route
Between Vineland, NJ and Metuchen, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City and Rutgers University.
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
Rutgers University
83.7 mi in
|
~1h 49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 29.1 mi | 33m |
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| US 206 | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| 12th Street | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| US 1 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| 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
— 29.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Metuchen, 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
Use the none lane.
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 none 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
Use the none lane.
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
29 mi
·
33 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the none lane.
23
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Route 18
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
26
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the none lane.
27
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the none lane.
28
Continue on US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
Use the none lane.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward CR 531 North: Metuchen
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto CR 531
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto NJ 27
209 ft
·
7 sec
·
Middlesex Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
NJ 27
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Because the entire trip is just over two hours, you likely won't need to schedule formal rest stops unless you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep a close eye on your navigation when switching between the New Jersey Turnpike and US 206 to ensure you stay on track without unnecessary detours. Since your fuel cost is estimated at $15, you can easily top off your tank in Vineland before you head out to avoid stopping for gas mid-trip. Use the simplicity of this 90.3-mile route to your advantage by planning your arrival to match your schedule perfectly.
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 45.1 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.1 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metuchen, 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.
+
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 90.3 miles and 2h 1m.
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 29.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.1 mi from Vineland, NJ · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.1 miles from Vineland, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Metuchen, NJ
The final approach into Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, 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
$14.94 one way
$29.88 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $16.35 | $32.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $17.50 | $35.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.07
New Jersey Turnpike
(29.1 mi)
$4.07
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
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
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.
Destination
Metuchen, NJ
Night in Metuchen on Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
21 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
2h 1m 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 Metuchen, NJ covers 90.3 miles and takes about 2h 1m 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 45.1 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 $14.94 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 19 significant decision points across 90.3 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 53.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Vineland, NJ and Metuchen, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City and Rutgers University.
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