This 108.4-mile drive from Harrison, NJ to Vineland, NJ is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes. The route primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike, US 206, and 12th Street, with 74% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it’s an economical option for exploring within New Jersey. You won't need to plan for overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. This highway-focused journey offers a straightforward path through the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.2 miles from Harrison, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
49.8 mi
58m
US 206
29.8 mi
38m
12th Street
6.5 mi
8m
Main Street
4.5 mi
6m
Landis Avenue
3.7 mi
5m
Lincoln Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
2m
Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 49.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, NJ and Vineland, NJ.
1
Start on CR 508
22 ft·5 sec·Harrison Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 697
0.9 mi·1 min·Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Jackson Street
0.5 mi·2 min·Jackson Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
261 ft·10 sec·Lafayette Street
5
Turn right onto Van Buren Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Van Buren Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto South Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·South Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP: Newark Airport
8
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.4 mi·25 sec·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike TollUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 78
47 ft·0 sec·I 95/NJTP North Tolls
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
0.1 mi·7 sec·I 95/NJTP North Tolls
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
14
Merge onto I 95
50 mi·58 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 7Toward US 206: Bordentown, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDLUse the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi·12 sec·US 206
18
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi·8 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi·5 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi·6 min·Main Street
21
Enter roundabout onto US 206
486 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
22
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic CityUse the left lane.
23
Continue on NJ 54
501 ft·11 sec·Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
24
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
25
Continue on NJ 54; CR 561
6.5 mi·8 min·12th Street
26
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
27
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi·52 sec·Hammonton Road
28
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·1 min·Blue Anchor Road
29
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi·21 sec·Wheat Road
30
Turn left onto CR 655
2.6 mi·3 min·Lincoln Avenue
31
Turn right onto CR 540
3.7 mi·5 min·Landis Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Landis Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2 hour and 21 minute duration, you can comfortably tackle this 108.4-mile drive in one day. Starting your journey earlier in the day can help you avoid potential traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. With no planned stops, consider fueling up before you leave Harrison or checking your fuel gauge midway, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is nearly 50 miles. The $18 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always keep a little extra for unexpected detours or traffic delays.
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 54.2 miles from Harrison, NJ, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.8 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.2 miles or 1h 8m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vineland, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harrison, 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 Harrison, NJ
This is one driving day of about 108.4 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Harrison, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 49.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 697 / Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
Turn right onto CR 697 / Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
3 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
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 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpi...
8
3.7 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight right 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 right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
54.7 mi into trip|~1h 8m 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
7
55.4 mi into trip|~1h 10m 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
$17.97 one way
$35.94 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.68
$39.37
premium
$4.93
$21.02
$42.05
diesel
$5.61
$23.93
$47.87
Estimated Tolls: $6.97
New Jersey Turnpike
(49.8 mi)$6.97
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
$18
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.49
$4.34
EV Truck/SUV
43.4
0
$15.18
$6.94
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Harrison, NJ
Morning
in Harrison on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Vineland, NJ
Morning
in Vineland on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Bristol, PA
54 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
2 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 21m 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.
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...
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...
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...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 8.2
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 20.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 108.4-mile trip, as 74% of the drive utilizes major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a considerable 49.8 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, providing a consistent pace. While the majority of the route is on high-speed roads, you'll transition to US 206 and eventually 12th Street, offering a slight shift in the driving environment as you approach your destination. This blend means extended periods of cruising interspersed with more localized road segments.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.8 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 early in the drive near CR 697 / Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South.
Driving Effort10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 108.4 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: near the start (CR 697 / Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 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 Harrison, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Atlantic City.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 108.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.97 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 697 / Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vineland, NJ before heading back.
