Ridgefield Park to South Vineland is 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 35m via New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, US 206, and 12th Street, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region down to the southern part of the state. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, making it a straightforward option if you're looking for efficiency. With only one suggested stop and a manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
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
59.9 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
61.6 mi
1h 14m
US 206
29.8 mi
38m
12th Street
6.5 mi
8m
Lincoln Avenue
6.1 mi
9m
Main Street
4.8 mi
7m
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
2m
East Sherman Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 61.6 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield Park, NJ and South Vineland, NJ.
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Start on Park Street
29 ft·1 sec·Park Street
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
510 ft·31 sec·Euclid Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 41
0.2 mi·23 sec·Mount Vernon Street
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Main Street
5
Continue on Main Street Bypass
0.2 mi·31 sec·Main Street Bypass
6
Continue on Main Street
267 ft·10 sec·Main Street
7
Take the ramp
133 ft·5 sec
8
Turn right onto US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Winant Avenue
9
Take the exit
306 ft·6 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck RoadUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South OnlyUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi·10 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
52 mi·1 hr 1 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 7Toward US 206: Bordentown, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDLUse the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi·12 sec·US 206
19
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi·8 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi·5 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi·6 min·Main Street
22
Enter roundabout onto US 206
486 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
23
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic CityUse the left lane.
24
Continue on NJ 54
501 ft·11 sec·Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
25
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
26
Continue on NJ 54; CR 561
6.5 mi·8 min·12th Street
27
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
28
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi·52 sec·Hammonton Road
29
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·1 min·Blue Anchor Road
30
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi·21 sec·Wheat Road
31
Turn left onto CR 655
6.1 mi·9 min·Lincoln Avenue
32
Turn right onto CR 552
1.5 mi·2 min·East Sherman Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
CR 552
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 35m estimated drive time, departing in the morning from Ridgefield Park will allow you to reach South Vineland with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to pause. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $20 budget suggests a fairly efficient trip, but it's always wise to top off before heading out. A practical tip for this route is to monitor traffic conditions on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, as it can experience congestion, especially during peak hours, which could impact your overall travel time.
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 59.9 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.9 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 2h 5m
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 Ridgefield Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Ridgefield Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 119.7 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Ridgefield Park, 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 New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for about 61.6 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 65.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Tea...
8
1.2 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
8
1.9 mi into trip|~4m 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 slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
64.6 mi into trip|~1h 20m 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
65.4 mi into trip|~1h 22m 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
$19.84 one way
$39.69 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.73
$43.47
premium
$4.93
$23.21
$46.43
diesel
$5.61
$26.43
$52.86
Estimated Tolls: $8.63
New Jersey Turnpike
(61.6 mi)$8.63
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
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 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
35.9
0
$12.57
$5.75
Efficient EV
29.9
0
$10.47
$4.79
EV Truck/SUV
47.9
0
$16.76
$7.66
Gas CO2
42 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Morning
in Ridgefield Park on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Vineland, NJ
Morning
in South Vineland on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
60 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
11 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 35m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 16.5
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 28.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 76% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for a significant portion, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 61.6 miles. The transition to US 206 and then 12th Street will likely bring a change in scenery and speed as you move from the high-speed turnpike to more local thoroughfares. This blend means you'll experience periods of steady, fast travel broken up by sections that require more attention to local traffic.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.6 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 119.7 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 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.
Between Ridgefield Park, NJ and South Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Atlantic City.
Trenton
64.6 mi in|~1h 20m
Atlantic City
82.3 mi in|~1h 44m|via US 206
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 119.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.63 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 South 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Vineland, NJ before heading back.
