Origin
Ocean City, NJ
Morning in Ocean City on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean City, NJ to 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
53m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean City, NJ
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Vineland, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to head inland from the coast, this 33-mile trip from Ocean City to Vineland is a straightforward transition between the Northeast's shore and its more rural interior. You can easily complete the drive in about 53 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical choice for a quick change of scenery. You will primarily navigate via West Ocean Heights Avenue, Harding Highway, and Landis Avenue throughout the journey. Because the route is short and direct, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule rather than fighting traffic patterns. It serves as a practical link for those wanting to move quickly from the beach to the inland region of New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Ocean Heights Avenue | 9 mi | 14m |
| Harding Highway | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Landis Avenue | 7 mi | 10m |
| Somers Point Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East 9th Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| NJ 52 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| New Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
West Ocean Heights Avenue
— 9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean City, NJ and Vineland, NJ.
1
Start on East 9th Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East 9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on NJ 52
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 52
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 9
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Road
5
Turn left onto CR 559 Alternate
9.0 mi
·
14 min
·
West Ocean Heights Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 559
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Somers Point Road
7
Continue on CR 617
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Somers Point Road
8
Continue on CR 617
522 ft
·
19 sec
·
Absecon Road
9
Turn left onto US 40; NJ 50
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Harding Highway
10
Turn left onto CR 540
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Avenue
11
Continue on CR 540
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Landis Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Landis Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Ocean City, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 9th Street
Depart onto East 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 559 Alternate / West Ocean Heights Avenue
Turn left onto CR 559 Alternate / West Ocean Heights Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 559 / Somers Point Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 559 / Somers Point Road
Navigation decision point
3
15.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 40; NJ 50 / Harding Highway
Turn left onto US 40; NJ 50 / Harding Highway
Navigation decision point
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
CR 540 / Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto CR 540 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Vineland, NJ
Morning in Vineland on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
9 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
53m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise on this 33-mile trek. With only 4% of the route consisting of highway driving, you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads that demand your full attention. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 9-mile run on West Ocean Heights Avenue, which provides a brief reprieve from the frequent turns found elsewhere. Navigating these local paths requires a steady hand as the road conditions shift from coastal access roads to the more interior-focused Harding Highway and Landis Avenue. The personality of this drive is strictly functional, prioritizing local navigation over high-speed transit.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on West Ocean Heights Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 9th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 5 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 (East 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (CR 559 Alternate / West Ocean Heights Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (CR 559 / Somers Point Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Ocean City, NJ
Full guide →Ocean City is a city in Cape May County, in the Southern Shore region of New Jersey. It has a reputation for being a family-friendly city and is referred to as "America's Greatest Family Resort".
Arriving in Vineland, NJ
Full guide →Vineland is a city of 61,000 people (2020) in New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on West Ocean Heights Avenue. 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 (East 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (CR 559 Alternate / West Ocean Heights Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (CR 559 / Somers Point Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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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