Origin
Lincoln Park, NJ
Morning in Lincoln Park on Sunday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln Park, NJ
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Vineland, NJ
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Lincoln Park to Vineland is 55.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Garden State Parkway and Harding Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey. The profile is a mixed drive, meaning you'll encounter a blend of highway speeds and more local road conditions. With only one recommended day and no specified stops, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a convenient segment of a larger New Jersey exploration. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 23.1 mi | 26m |
| Harding Highway | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Landis Avenue | 7 mi | 10m |
| US 40 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Pomona Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Wrangleboro Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Cedar Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Barnegat Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park, NJ and Vineland, NJ.
Start on Village Drive
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8
Turn left onto CR 554
Turn left onto (105)
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575
Continue on CR 575
Turn right onto US 40; US 322
Take the exit onto US 40
Continue on CR 617
Turn left onto US 40; NJ 50
Turn left onto CR 540
Continue on CR 540
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Lincoln Park, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward GSP South
Navigation decision point
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575 / Pomona Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.23 one way
$18.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lincoln Park on Sunday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Vineland on Sunday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll find yourself on the Garden State Parkway for a considerable stretch, including a continuous segment of 23.1 miles, allowing for steady progress. As you transition to Harding Highway and Landis Avenue, the character of the drive will shift to more local road conditions. Expect a change in pace and scenery as you move from faster, more open highway driving to navigating through towns and communities. The overall feel is a practical blend, prioritizing efficient travel with a touch of local flavor.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lincoln Park, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.
Cr 575
Cr 561 Alt: Pomona
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
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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