Origin
West Caldwell, NJ
Evening in West Caldwell on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Caldwell, NJ to South Vineland, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
121.3 mi
195 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Caldwell, NJ to South Vineland, NJ covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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, US 206, Garden State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.11 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.6 miles from West Caldwell, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 41m highway drive covering 121.3 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 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 36.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 121.3 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 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.8 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
9.6 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
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 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Or...
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Exit 129
Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, 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 129
Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...
8
28.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
28.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
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 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Caldwell, NJ and South Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy - among others.
Orange
9.6 mi in
|
~13m
Gsp Toll South
12.1 mi in
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~18m
Njtp
27.8 mi in
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~40m
|
via Exit 129
Philadelphia
27.8 mi in
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~40m
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via Exit 129
Woodbridge
27.8 mi in
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~40m
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via Exit 129
Perth Amboy
27.8 mi in
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~40m
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via Exit 129
Njtp: New York City
28.2 mi in
|
~40m
Njtp South: Trenton
28.8 mi in
|
~42m
Trenton
66.2 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Atlantic City
83.9 mi in
|
~1h 49m
|
via US 206
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 36.7 mi | 42m |
| US 206 | 29.8 mi | 38m |
| Garden State Parkway | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Essex Freeway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| 12th Street | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 36.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Caldwell, NJ and South Vineland, NJ.
1
Start on CR 613
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Passaic Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 611
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 609
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Eisenhower Parkway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 280 East
5
Merge onto I 280
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeway Drive East
8
Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
9
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Whittlesey Avenue
10
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
11
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
14
Merge onto GSP
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Garden State Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
16
Take the exit onto Exit 129
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Exit 129
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight left lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
37 mi
·
42 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Use the slight left lane.
24
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 206
25
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
28
Enter roundabout onto US 206
486 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
29
Continue on US 206
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on NJ 54
501 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
31
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
32
Continue on NJ 54; CR 561
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
12th Street
33
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena-Hammonton Road
34
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hammonton Road
35
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Anchor Road
36
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Wheat Road
37
Turn left onto CR 655
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
38
Turn right onto CR 552
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Sherman Avenue
39
Arrive at destination
CR 552
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.6 miles from West Caldwell, NJ, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.6 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Vineland, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Caldwell, 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 West Caldwell, NJ
This is one driving day of about 121.3 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Caldwell, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 36.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.6 mi from West Caldwell, NJ · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 60.6 miles from West Caldwell, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Vineland, NJ
The final approach into South Vineland, 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 South Vineland, 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
$20.11 one way
$40.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.03 | $44.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.52 | $47.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.78 | $53.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.08
New Jersey Turnpike
(36.7 mi)
$5.14
Garden State Parkway
(15.6 mi)
$0.94
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
$20
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.74 | $5.82 |
| Efficient EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.98 | $7.76 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
South Vineland, NJ
Evening in South Vineland on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 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
3 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 41m 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 West Caldwell, NJ to South Vineland, NJ covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 206, Garden State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.6 miles from West Caldwell, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.11 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 121.3 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 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.8 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Caldwell, NJ and South Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy - among others.
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