South Vineland, NJ to Eatontown, NJ is 91.3 miles and takes about 2h 6m via NJ 70 and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving north through the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, making it suitable for a single day. Plan for around 2 hours of actual driving time, plus any stops you might want to make along the way. The estimated fuel cost is quite reasonable, so you won't need to break the bank on gas for this short hop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.6 miles from South Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NJ 70
18.2 mi
26m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
Garden State Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
NJ 70 East
11.1 mi
15m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
South Lincoln Avenue
6.1 mi
9m
Lakehurst Circle
4.9 mi
7m
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 18.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Vineland, NJ and Eatontown, NJ.
1
Start on CR 552
1.5 mi·2 min·East Sherman Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto CR 655
6.1 mi·9 min·South Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi·23 sec·Wheat Road
4
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·1 min·Blue Anchor Road
5
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi·52 sec·Hammonton Road
6
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
7
Continue on NJ 54
4.4 mi·5 min·12th Street
8
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi·29 sec·Route 54 North
9
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi·2 min·12th Street
10
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
11
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft·8 sec·NJ 54
12
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
109 ft·1 sec·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
14
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi·10 min·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach IslandUse the straight lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft·5 sec·NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
16
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi·15 min·NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: LakehurstUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi·8 min·NJ 70; CR 530
18
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi·9 sec·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
19
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
20
Continue on NJ 70
0.4 mi·54 sec·NJ 70
Use the left lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
4.9 mi·7 min·Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on NJ 70
3.2 mi·4 min·NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward GSP North, CR 528: LakewoodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward GSP NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto GSP
13 mi·15 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi·1 min·Garden State Parkway
30
Take the exit onto Exit 105
0.2 mi·29 sec·Exit 105
Exit 105Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New BrunswickUse the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
32
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·52 sec·this road
Toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
33
Merge onto NJ 36
1.1 mi·1 min·NJ 36
34
Turn left onto CR 547
0.5 mi·56 sec·Wyckoff Road
Use the left lane.
35
Arrive at destination
CR 547
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 6 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. To make the most of your travel time, consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential midday traffic, especially as you get closer to Eatontown. You won't need to worry too much about fuel, as the estimated cost is only $15, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. There are no designated stops in the data, so you have the flexibility to pull over when you need a break or find a point of interest. Keep an eye out for the transition between NJ 70 and the Garden State Parkway, as this is where the driving experience will shift.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.6 miles from South Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.6 miles or 1h 2m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eatontown, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving South Vineland, 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 South Vineland, NJ
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from South Vineland, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 70 for about 18.2 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 37.3 and 88.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
37.3 mi into trip|~51m in|NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
62.3 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
8
72.2 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
7
72.5 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP North
8
88.7 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|Exit 105
Take the exit onto Exit 105 toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick
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 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Lon...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.15 one way
$32.29 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$17.68
$35.37
premium
$5.24
$18.85
$37.70
diesel
$5.35
$19.23
$38.46
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
Garden State Parkway
(15.1 mi)$0.91
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.4
0
$9.59
$4.38
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.99
$3.65
EV Truck/SUV
36.5
0
$12.78
$5.84
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
South Vineland, NJ
Evening
in South Vineland on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
W 0 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Eatontown, NJ
Evening
in Eatontown on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 0 to 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
60°F
Lumberton, NJ
46 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
8 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 6m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 91.3
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 91.3-mile drive will be on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on NJ 70, covering 18.2 miles. The rest of the route transitions to surface roads, so expect to navigate more intersections and potentially denser traffic as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll get a taste of both faster travel and more local road conditions.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.3 miles in near NJ 70.
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 21 significant decision points across 91.3 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 37.3 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.3 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
125 ft39 ft
Total Climb
195 ft
Total Descent
234 ft
Highest Point
125 ft
~58.7 mi in
Elevation Range
86 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Vineland, NJ and Eatontown, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island, Toms River, Brick, Gsp Toll North: Woodbridge, Gsp North and Cr 528: Lakewood.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 91.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.91 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Eatontown, 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. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.3 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.3 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area. 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 Eatontown, NJ before heading back.
