Trip from Clifton, NJ to Vineland, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

120.1 mi

193 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 26m ★

6 AM

2h 37m

8 AM

2h 58m

10 AM

2h 44m

12 PM

2h 42m

3 PM

2h 45m

5 PM

2h 56m

8 PM

2h 30m

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 Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Clifton, NJ

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city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Vineland, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 125.8-mile drive from Clifton, NJ to Vineland, NJ will take you about 2 hours and 13 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll navigate through local roads for the entire journey, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $21 for this route. The drive offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience, ideal for those who prefer staying off the main interstates. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's well-suited for a single day's travel without the need for an overnight stay, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.

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

60.1 miles from Clifton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur	58.5 mi	1h 10m
US 206	29.8 mi	38m
12th Street	6.5 mi	8m
Main Street	4.5 mi	6m
State Route 3	4.4 mi	4m
Landis Avenue	3.7 mi	5m
Lincoln Avenue	2.6 mi	3m
Buena-Hammonton Road	2.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur — 58.5 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Holly Street

516 ft · 26 sec · Holly Street

Turn left onto Donna Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Donna Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace

441 ft · 21 sec · Olga B Terrace

Turn right onto Hutton Road

39 ft · 7 sec · Hutton Road

Turn left onto Olga B Terrace

174 ft · 13 sec · Olga B Terrace

Turn left onto NJ 161

0.5 mi · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto CR 602

1.0 mi · 1 min · Allwood Road

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto CR 622

65 ft · 1 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

Continue on CR 622

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto NJ 3

4.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility Use the slight right lane.

Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

6.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto US 206

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 206

Continue on US 206

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 206

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 206

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 206

4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 206

486 ft · 6 sec · US 206

Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · US 206

Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City Use the left lane.

Continue on NJ 54

501 ft · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue

Continue on NJ 54; CR 561

6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street

Continue on NJ 54

2.3 mi · 2 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

Continue on NJ 54

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Hammonton Road

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road

Continue on CR 619

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Wheat Road

Turn left onto CR 655

2.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

Turn right onto CR 540

3.7 mi · 5 min · Landis Avenue

Arrive at destination

Landis Avenue

Trip Plan

For this direct, local route, consider leaving earlier in the day to avoid potential commuter traffic, especially if you're departing from the Clifton area. Since there are no designated highway stretches, breaks will be dictated by your need for stops rather than official rest areas, so plan accordingly. The estimated fuel cost is $21, which is quite reasonable for this 125.8-mile journey. Keep an eye on your GPS for the frequent turns, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of this drive means you'll be making adjustments regularly. This flexibility in route type means you can easily pull over if you spot something interesting along the way.

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 60.1 miles from Clifton, NJ, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 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 26 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.1 miles or 1h 16m 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 6m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Clifton, 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 Clifton, NJ

This is one driving day of about 120.1 miles and 2h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Clifton, 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 Western Spur for about 58.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.1 miles from Clifton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Ikura Sushi & Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vineland, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 120.1

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18562136706

Visit website

Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hammonton, New Jersey

0 mi

El Michoacano

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Vineland, New Jersey

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montclair, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Ikura Sushi & Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 120.1

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18562136706

Visit website

Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 103

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16095616088

Visit website

El Michoacano

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 120.1

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18566909191

Milly's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.1

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18564050015

Visit website

Upper Crust Pizza & Italian Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.8

Tabernacle, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16092688100

Visit website

Olympia Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 120.1

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18566916095

Visit website

Hoy Yeung Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16095611440

Visit website

Larry's II Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 120.1

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18566929001

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Xpresso Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 120.1

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18568255913

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 60.1

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 120.1

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Kiddo X Wonderland

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 25.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187661755

Visit website

Cousins Paintball Staten Island

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 25.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+16316986230

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 17.2

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Wild Child Play Space

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 25.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+19296146088

Visit website

Island Entertainment

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 25.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13472367136

Visit website

Lights for Life

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 25.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 5–10 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 67.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 602 / Allwood Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 602 / Allwood Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

6.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium...

7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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

67.1 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.91 one way

$39.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$21.81	$43.61
premium	$4.93	$23.29	$46.58
diesel	$5.61	$26.52	$53.03

Estimated Tolls: $8.20

New Jersey Turnpike (58.5 mi) $8.20

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36	$12.61	$5.76
Efficient EV	30	$10.51	$4.80
EV Truck/SUV	48	$16.81	$7.69

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Clifton, NJ

Morning in Clifton on Sunday

Local time

6:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vineland, NJ

Morning in Vineland on Sunday

Local time

6:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bristol, PA

60 mi in

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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

2h 36m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a local, turn-heavy experience on this route, as it features a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily on roads like Donna Drive, Olga B Terrace, and Hutton Road. This means a more engaged driving style is required, with frequent adjustments to your direction rather than long stretches of consistent speed. The absence of highway driving suggests a journey that will take you through various local communities and potentially more varied scenery as you progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile indicates a dynamic drive with frequent changes in direction.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 58.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 602 / Allwood Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 120.1 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 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Clifton, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.

Rutherford

6.6 mi in | ~10m

American Dream

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Stadium

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Racetrack

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Training Facility

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

7 mi in | ~10m

Njtp South: Newark

7.5 mi in | ~12m

Trenton

66.4 mi in | ~1h 23m

Atlantic City

84.1 mi in | ~1h 47m | via US 206

About the Cities

Starting in Clifton, NJ

Full guide →

Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 120.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.20 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Vineland, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vineland, NJ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Clifton, NJ to Vineland, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Ikura Sushi & Thai Restaurant

Eagle Rock Cafe

Ikura Sushi & Thai Restaurant

Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

El Michoacano

Milly's Restaurant

Upper Crust Pizza & Italian Restaurant

Olympia Restaurant

Hoy Yeung Restaurant

Larry's II Restaurant

Eagle Rock Cafe

Xpresso Cafe

C Squared Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Laurel Hill Park

South Vineland Park

Kiddo X Wonderland

Cousins Paintball Staten Island

Independence Park

Wild Child Play Space

Island Entertainment

Lights for Life

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Clifton, NJ

Vineland, NJ

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 36m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Clifton, NJ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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