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Trip from Long Branch, NJ to South 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 11m

Distance

94.3 mi

152 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Long Branch, NJ

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city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

South Vineland, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 94.3-mile drive from Long Branch, NJ, to South Vineland, NJ, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 11 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes NJ 70 and US 206, with a significant portion on the Garden State Parkway's express lanes. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.2 miles from Long Branch, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 70 33.8 mi 48m
US 206 17.8 mi 23m
Garden State Parkway (Express Lanes) Southbound 15.9 mi 18m
12th Street 6.5 mi 8m
Lincoln Avenue 6.1 mi 9m
Joline Avenue 4.7 mi 7m
Buena-Hammonton Road 2.3 mi 2m
East Sherman Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: NJ 70 — 33.8 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Branch, NJ and South Vineland, NJ.

1

Start on Broadway

502 ft · 15 sec · Broadway
2

Turn right onto 7th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · 7th Avenue
3

Turn left onto NJ 36

4.7 mi · 7 min · Joline Avenue
4

Take the exit

221 ft · 5 sec
Toward GSP: Garden State Parkway
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP South: Toms River Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6

Merge onto GSP

16 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway (Express Lanes) Southbound
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 89C-B-A Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 89B-A Toward NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 89B Toward NJ 70 West: Lakehurst Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto NJ 70

9.0 mi · 14 min · NJ 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Enter roundabout

0.1 mi · 11 sec
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
12

Continue

260 ft · 4 sec
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
13

Continue on NJ 70

17 mi · 23 min · NJ 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70

444 ft · 5 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
15

Continue on NJ 70

7.7 mi · 10 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
16

Enter roundabout onto US 206

0.2 mi · 11 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
17

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City Use the left lane.
18

Continue on NJ 54

501 ft · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
19

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue
20

Continue on NJ 54; CR 561

6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street
21

Continue on NJ 54

2.3 mi · 2 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
22

Continue on NJ 54

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Hammonton Road
23

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
24

Continue on CR 619

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Wheat Road
25

Turn left onto CR 655

6.1 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Avenue
26

Turn right onto CR 552

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

CR 552

Trip Plan

For this 2 hour and 11 minute drive, departing earlier in the day, perhaps before peak traffic, is a good strategy. Since there are no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, perhaps grabbing fuel or a quick snack along US 206. Keep an eye out for the transition onto the Garden State Parkway's express lanes as that marks a significant portion of the journey. With a total distance of 94.3 miles, this route is perfectly suited for a single day, so you can focus on enjoying the drive without the need to plan an overnight.

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 47.2 miles from Long Branch, NJ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.8 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 21 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.2 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m

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 Long Branch, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Long Branch, NJ

This is one driving day of about 94.3 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Long Branch, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 70 for about 33.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown New Egypt, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Egypt, NJ

47 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

Brick, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Egypt, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.2 miles from Long Branch, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
5.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South: Toms River

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward GSP South: Toms River
8
21.8 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick

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 89C-B-A Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick
7
22 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 89B-A Toward NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
8
22.4 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 70 West: Lakehurst

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 89B Toward NJ 70 West: Lakehurst
6
31.8 mi into trip | ~45m in

Enter roundabout toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix,...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.63 one way

$31.27 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.12 $34.25
premium $4.93 $18.29 $36.58
diesel $5.61 $20.82 $41.64

Estimated Tolls: $0.95

Garden State Parkway (15.9 mi) $0.95

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

$16

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.3 0 $9.90 $4.53
Efficient EV 23.6 0 $8.25 $3.77
EV Truck/SUV 37.7 0 $13.20 $6.04

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Long Branch, NJ

Morning in Long Branch on Sunday

Local time

10:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Vineland, NJ

Morning in South Vineland on Sunday

Local time

10:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

9 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 11m 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?

Expect a drive that's predominantly on highways, with 72% of the journey taking place on these faster-paced roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 33.8 miles on NJ 70, offering a good period of consistent travel. You'll navigate a mix of state routes and express lanes, providing a relatively smooth and efficient experience for most of the 94.3 miles. The character of the drive is geared towards getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss, making it a practical choice for efficient travel.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on NJ 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.

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 17 significant decision points across 94.3 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 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Long Branch, NJ and South Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South: Toms River, Cr 528: Lakehurst, Brick, Lakehurst, Cherry Hill and Atlantic City.

Gsp South: Toms River

5.2 mi in | ~8m

Cr 528: Lakehurst

21.8 mi in | ~28m

Brick

21.8 mi in | ~28m

Lakehurst

22 mi in | ~29m

Cherry Hill

31.8 mi in | ~45m

Atlantic City

56.8 mi in | ~1h 20m | via US 206

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 94.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.95 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 South 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: at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South 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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