Origin
Parsippany, NJ
Morning in Parsippany on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parsippany, NJ to Vineland, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
122.5 mi
197 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parsippany, NJ
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Vineland, NJ
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Trip Overview
Parsippany, NJ to Vineland, NJ is 122.5 miles and takes about 2h 39m via I 287 and the New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. Expect a fairly straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. If you're looking for a direct path between these two points in the Garden State, this route should get you there efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.3 miles from Parsippany, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 31 mi | 36m |
| US 206 | 29.8 mi | 38m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 29 mi | 33m |
| 12th Street | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Landis Avenue | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 31 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsippany, NJ and Vineland, NJ.
1
Start on this road
204 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 511
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Parsippany Road
3
Take the ramp
403 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 287 South: Morristown
4
Merge onto I 287
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 9
Toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Highland Park
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
9
Turn straight onto CR 622
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 18
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
12
Continue on NJ 18; CR 527
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 18
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
225 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
29 mi
·
33 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 206
20
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
23
Enter roundabout onto US 206
486 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
24
Continue on US 206
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on NJ 54
501 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
27
Continue on NJ 54; CR 561
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
12th Street
28
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena-Hammonton Road
29
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hammonton Road
30
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Anchor Road
31
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Wheat Road
32
Turn left onto CR 655
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
33
Turn right onto CR 540
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Landis Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Landis Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 39m estimated drive time, leaving Parsippany in the morning should allow you to reach Vineland well before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off the main interstates; the $20 fuel cost estimate is based on the total mileage. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you can afford to depart a little later if needed or make an unplanned stop if something catches your eye.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.3 miles from Parsippany, NJ, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31 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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.3 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vineland, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Parsippany, 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 Parsippany, NJ
This is one driving day of about 122.5 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Parsippany, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 287 for about 31 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.3 miles from Parsippany, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 31.5 and 69.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
31.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
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 9
Toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
7
39 mi into trip
|
~50m in
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
Use the right lane.
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpik...
8
39.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
68.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
7
69.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.31 one way
$40.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.24 | $44.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.05 | $54.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.06
New Jersey Turnpike
(29 mi)
$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
$20
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.86 | $5.88 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.72 | $4.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49 | 0 | $17.15 | $7.84 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Bristol, PA
61 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
1 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
2h 39m 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?
You'll be on the highway for about 74% of this 122.5-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 31 miles, primarily on I 287. After that, you'll transition to US 206 and the New Jersey Turnpike, which can have denser exit activity. This means you'll experience a mix of higher-speed cruising and more frequent on-and-off ramps as you get closer to your destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 122.5 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 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Parsippany, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Bound Brook, Highland Park, Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Trenton and Atlantic City.
Bound Brook
31.5 mi in
|
~38m
Highland Park
31.5 mi in
|
~38m
Njtp Toll
39 mi in
|
~50m
Njtp South: Trenton
39.4 mi in
|
~52m
Trenton
68.7 mi in
|
~1h 26m
Atlantic City
86.5 mi in
|
~1h 50m
|
via US 206
About the Cities
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 2h 39m. Total distance: 122.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31 miles on I 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.06 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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