Origin
New Providence, NJ
Morning in New Providence on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
2h 24m
Distance
104.1 mi
168 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Providence, NJ
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Vineland, NJ
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This 104.1-mile drive from New Providence to Vineland, New Jersey, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. Your journey will primarily follow US 206 and the New Jersey Turnpike, with a significant 62% of the route on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this highway-focused drive offers a straightforward path through the Northeast region, entirely within the Garden State. It's a practical choice for a direct journey, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.1 miles from New Providence, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 206 | 29.8 mi | 38m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 29 mi | 33m |
| 12th Street | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Hoes Lane | 6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| US 22 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Landis Avenue | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Providence, NJ and Vineland, NJ.
Start on Central Avenue
Turn left onto CR 647
Turn right onto CR 622
Turn left onto CR 655
Continue on CR 655
Turn left onto CR 641
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 22
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
Turn right onto NJ 28
Continue on NJ 28
Turn left onto CR 529
Turn right onto CR 665
Continue on CR 665
Turn right onto CR 665
Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road
Continue on NJ 18
Continue on NJ 18; CR 527
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 206
Continue on US 206
Continue on US 206
Continue on US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206
Continue on US 206
Continue on NJ 54
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54; CR 561
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on CR 619
Turn left onto CR 655
Turn right onto CR 540
Arrive at destination
Given its 2h 24m duration, this 104.1-mile trip is perfect for a single-day adventure, so you can leave when you're ready. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak commuter traffic in the New Providence area. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, keeping your tank topped up is straightforward. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 29.8 miles on US 206, so plan any brief stops before or after this segment if you prefer to break up the highway driving. Flexibility is key on this relatively short drive.
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.
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 23 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 1h 14m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vineland, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Providence, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 New Providence, NJ
This is one driving day of about 104.1 miles and 2h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.1 miles from New Providence, 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 20.6 and 51.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$17.26 one way
$34.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.98 | $45.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.06
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
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in New Providence on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Vineland on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
52°F
Bristol, PA
52 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
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.
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Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 104.1-mile route. With 62% of the journey on high-speed roads, including stretches of the New Jersey Turnpike, you'll experience efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 29.8 miles on US 206, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the inclusion of 12th Street indicates a transition into more local roads as you approach Vineland. This blend means you'll spend a good portion of your 2h 24m behind the wheel on faster-paced routes.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 206 and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in.
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 25 significant decision points across 104.1 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 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Providence, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Trenton and Atlantic City.
Njtp Toll
Njtp South: Trenton
Trenton
Atlantic City
Vineland is a city of 61,000 people (2020) in New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 104.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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