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Trip from Middletown, 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

34m

Distance

22.1 mi

36 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Middletown, NJ

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city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

South Vineland, NJ

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Trip Overview

Middletown, NJ to South Vineland, NJ is 22.1 miles and takes about 34 minutes via NJ 49, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a drive that's primarily on highways, making it a straightforward and quick trip. It's a good option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss, perfect for a quick errand or connecting to another journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 49 15.9 mi 24m
Veterans Memorial Highway 1.8 mi 2m
NJ 50 1.6 mi 2m
South Main Road 1.5 mi 2m
East Sherman Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Washington Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 49 — 15.9 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Washington Avenue

55 ft · 6 sec · Washington Avenue
2

Turn right onto NJ 50

1.6 mi · 2 min · NJ 50
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto NJ 49

16 mi · 24 min · NJ 49
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward NJ 55 North: Vineland
5

Merge onto NJ 55

1.8 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
7

Keep slight right at fork

278 ft · 6 sec
8

Turn straight onto CR 555

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Road
9

Turn left onto CR 552

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Sherman Avenue
10

Arrive at destination

CR 552

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.3 — 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 | NJ 50

Turn right onto NJ 50

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | NJ 49

Turn left onto NJ 49

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
17.4 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the ramp toward NJ 55 North: Vineland

Navigation decision point

Toward NJ 55 North: Vineland
5
19.8 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
21.3 mi into trip | ~32m in | CR 552 / East Sherman Avenue

Turn left onto CR 552 / East Sherman Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.66 one way

$7.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.01 $8.03
premium $4.93 $4.29 $8.57
diesel $5.61 $4.88 $9.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Middletown, NJ

Late night in Middletown on Sunday

Local time

12:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Vineland, NJ

Late night in South Vineland on Sunday

Local time

12:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

34m 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?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15.9 miles on NJ 49, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The route is designed for efficiency, meaning you won't find many winding backroads here. It's a direct path that prioritizes getting you to your destination promptly.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on NJ 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 49 and Veterans Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 50.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (NJ 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on NJ 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (NJ 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (NJ 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

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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