Trip from Vineland, NJ to Secaucus, NJ

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

113.4 mi

182 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 17m ★

6 AM

2h 27m

8 AM

2h 48m

10 AM

2h 34m

12 PM

2h 32m

3 PM

2h 35m

5 PM

2h 47m

8 PM

2h 21m

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

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city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Vineland, NJ

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Secaucus, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 113.4-mile drive from Vineland, NJ, to Secaucus, NJ, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 66% of the journey on major roadways, making it a straightforward trip. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike, with segments of Trenton Road and US 206 also part of the path. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $19. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip between the Northeast region's urban centers, offering a direct connection without the need for an overnight stop.

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

56.7 miles from Vineland, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 113.4-mile route, with 66% of your travel time spent on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.7 miles, primarily on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive features the predictability of highway travel, you will transition onto Trenton Road and US 206, which may offer a slightly different driving dynamic before rejoining the main thoroughfares. This blend means you'll experience periods of steady, high-speed driving interspersed with moments on more varied road surfaces.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 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 51.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Trenton Road. 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 113.4 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 53.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

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

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

53.5 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Keep slight right 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

112 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus

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. Toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus

112.4 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride

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 Secaucus, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	51.7 mi	1h 1m
Trenton Road	17.6 mi	23m
US 206	16.5 mi	20m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur	6.3 mi	8m
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 — 51.7 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Landis Avenue

3.7 mi · 5 min · Landis Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto CR 655

2.6 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Avenue

Continue on CR 619

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Wheat Road

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road

Continue on NJ 54

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Hammonton Road

Continue on NJ 54

2.3 mi · 2 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

Continue on NJ 54

4.4 mi · 5 min · 12th Street

Continue on NJ 54

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Route 54 North

Continue on NJ 54

1.7 mi · 2 min · 12th Street

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue

Turn right onto NJ 54

501 ft · 8 sec · NJ 54

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto US 206

498 ft · 6 sec · US 206

Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

Continue on US 206

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 206

Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 206

8.8 mi · 10 min · US 206

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95

0.1 mi · 10 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Exit 18E Toward I 95 North, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · this road

Turn left onto Paterson Plank Road

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Paterson Plank Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Wilson Avenue

57 ft · 2 sec · Wilson Avenue

Arrive at destination

Wilson Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 2 hour and 27 minute drive, leaving Vineland, NJ, with an early start can help you avoid the worst of any potential traffic, especially as you approach Secaucus. Since the route is just over 113 miles and largely highway-focused, you won't need to plan for extensive stops, but it’s wise to consider fuel and rest breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch is over 50 miles, and plan your refueling accordingly. A good tip is to utilize the services available along the New Jersey Turnpike for convenient stops, ensuring you stay refreshed for the journey.

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 56.7 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.7 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Secaucus, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 113.4 miles and 2h 27m.

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 51.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.7 mi from Vineland, NJ · 1h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

57 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 56.7 miles from Vineland, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Secaucus, NJ

The final approach into Secaucus, 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 Secaucus, 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

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour $10 near mile 105.6

Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed

View on nps.gov

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 113.4

View on nps.gov

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...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 101.7

View on nps.gov

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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 97.7

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.80 one way

$37.60 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$20.59	$41.18
premium	$4.93	$21.99	$43.98
diesel	$5.61	$25.04	$50.07

Estimated Tolls: $8.13

New Jersey Turnpike (58.1 mi) $8.13

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

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

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 $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34	$11.91	$5.44
Efficient EV	28.4	$9.92	$4.54
EV Truck/SUV	45.4	$15.88	$7.26

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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 5 days ago

Origin

Vineland, NJ

Evening in Vineland on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Secaucus, NJ

Evening in Secaucus on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 PM

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 27m 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 Secaucus, NJ covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.7 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 $18.80 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.

Between Vineland, NJ and Secaucus, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

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