If you are planning a trip from Maple Shade to South Vineland, you are looking at a 70.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of the Garden State Parkway, US 40, and CR 552. With fuel costs estimated at around $12, it is a budget-friendly option for a quick transit. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, the drive is straightforward and efficient.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.4 miles from Maple Shade, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
38 mi
44m
CR 552
12.1 mi
18m
US 40
4.8 mi
6m
Pomona Road
4.5 mi
8m
East Sherman Avenue
4.1 mi
7m
Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi
4m
Harding Highway
1.7 mi
3m
Lakewood Road
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 38 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Shade, NJ and South Vineland, NJ.
1
Start on Rivercrest Drive
364 ft·15 sec·Rivercrest Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Suburban Drive
353 ft·17 sec·Suburban Drive
3
Turn left onto NJ 166
1.1 mi·1 min·Lakewood Road
4
Turn right onto NJ 37
0.3 mi·31 sec·Route 37 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·42 sec
Toward GSP Toll South, US 9 Toll South: Beachwood, Atlantic City
6
Merge onto GSP; US 9
38 mi·44 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 44Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: PomonaUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575
4.5 mi·8 min·Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CR 575
2.9 mi·4 min·Wrangleboro Road
10
Turn right onto US 40; US 322
0.3 mi·32 sec·Black Horse Pike
11
Take the exit onto US 40
4.8 mi·6 min·US 40
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CR 617
522 ft·19 sec·Absecon Road
13
Turn left onto US 40; NJ 50
1.7 mi·3 min·Harding Highway
14
Turn left onto CR 552; CR 557 Truck
12 mi·18 min·CR 552; CR 557 Truck
15
Turn right onto CR 552
4.1 mi·7 min·East Sherman Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
CR 552
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip with zero scheduled stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Aim to avoid peak traffic hours to ensure you maintain that 1-hour and 37-minute travel time. Since the drive is mostly highway-based, keep a close eye on your fuel levels before merging onto the Garden State Parkway to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the modest $12 fuel cost, you won't need to worry much about your budget, but staying alert during the 38-mile parkway stretch is essential for a smooth arrival. Prioritize a steady pace to make the most of this quick, efficient transit through New Jersey.
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 35.4 miles from Maple Shade, NJ, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38 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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 miles or 42m 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 20m
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 Maple Shade, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maple Shade, NJ
This is one driving day of about 70.8 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Maple Shade, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 38 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Suburban Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Suburban Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|NJ 37 / Route 37 West
Turn right onto NJ 37 / Route 37 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll South, US 9 Toll South: Beachwood, Atlantic City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP Toll South, US 9 Toll South: Beachwo...
5
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
39.8 mi into trip|~47m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.74 one way
$23.48 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.86
$25.71
premium
$4.93
$13.73
$27.46
diesel
$5.61
$15.63
$31.26
Estimated Tolls: $2.28
Garden State Parkway
(38 mi)$2.28
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
$12
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.2
0
$7.43
$3.40
Efficient EV
17.7
0
$6.19
$2.83
EV Truck/SUV
28.3
0
$9.91
$4.53
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Maple Shade, NJ
Morning
in Maple Shade on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Vineland, NJ
Morning
in South Vineland on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Bass River, NJ
35 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 78% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 38 miles on the Garden State Parkway. Expect a transition from the faster pace of major parkways to the more varied feel of US 40 and CR 552 as you close in on South Vineland. The experience behind the wheel is primarily about steady progress rather than winding backroads. It is a functional, direct route that prioritizes speed and efficiency over leisurely cruising.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and CR 552. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Suburban Drive.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Suburban Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.3 miles (NJ 37 / Route 37 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Maple Shade, NJ and South Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.
Cr 575
39.8 mi in|~47m
Cr 561 Alt: Pomona
39.8 mi in|~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 70.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.28 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Suburban Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.3 miles (NJ 37 / Route 37 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
