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Trip from South Vineland, NJ to Mercerville, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

63.5 mi

102 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

South Vineland, NJ

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Downtown Mercerville, NJ, NJ

Mercerville, NJ

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Trip Overview

South Vineland, NJ to Mercerville, NJ is 63.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Trenton Road and US 206, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on main roads with a significant portion on highways, making it an efficient option for getting between these two points. Consider this route if you need a practical, time-effective journey without extensive detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Trenton Road 17.6 mi 23m
US 206 17.5 mi 22m
I 295 6.5 mi 7m
12th Street 6.1 mi 7m
South Lincoln Avenue 6.1 mi 9m
Buena-Hammonton Road 2.3 mi 2m
East Sherman Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Bellevue Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Trenton Road — 17.6 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Vineland, NJ and Mercerville, 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 US 206

498 ft · 6 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
14

Continue on US 206

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 206

9.8 mi · 11 min · US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

489 ft · 15 sec
Toward Bordentown
17

Turn straight onto CR 545

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
18

Turn left onto US 130

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Burlington Pike
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto I 295

6.5 mi · 7 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 63A-B Toward NJ 33: Mercerville, Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 63A Toward NJ 33 East: Mercerville Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn slight right onto CR 606

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Hamilton Avenue
24

Turn straight onto NJ 33

0.5 mi · 1 min · Nottingham Way
25

Continue on CR 535

459 ft · 11 sec · Edinburg Road
26

Arrive at destination

CR 535

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berlin, NJ

32 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

Collings Lakes, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berlin, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from South Vineland, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 62.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 655 / South Lincoln Avenue

Turn left onto CR 655 / South Lincoln Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
37.3 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 206

Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
62.5 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward NJ 33: Mercerville, Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 63A-B Toward NJ 33: Mercerville, Trenton
9
62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 33 East: Mercerville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 63A Toward NJ 33 East: Mercerville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.13 one way

$20.25 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $11.21 $22.41
premium $4.81 $12.02 $24.04
diesel $4.80 $11.99 $23.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.1 0 $6.67 $3.05
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.56 $2.54
EV Truck/SUV 25.4 0 $8.89 $4.06

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 Jul 3, 2026

Origin

South Vineland, NJ

Afternoon in South Vineland on Sunday

Local time

12:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 3:40PM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 1:30PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Mercerville, NJ

Afternoon in Mercerville on Sunday

Local time

12:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Clear

W 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 3:40PM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 1:30PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

85°F

Berlin, NJ

32 mi in

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

2 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

1h 25m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 39% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Trenton Road and US 206, interspersed with segments of I-295. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 17.6 miles on Trenton Road. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and more local road conditions as you navigate through various New Jersey communities.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on Trenton Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 1.5 miles in near CR 655 / South Lincoln Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (CR 655 / South Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

119 ft 30 ft

Total Climb

193 ft

Total Descent

195 ft

Highest Point

119 ft

~18.2 mi in

Elevation Range

89 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 Mercerville, NJ, road signs point toward New York and Bordentown.

New York

37.3 mi in | ~51m | via US 206

Bordentown

54.8 mi in | ~1h 13m

About the Cities

Starting in South Vineland, NJ

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Siloam Cemetery — cemetery in Vineland, New Jersey

Arriving in Mercerville, NJ

Full guide →

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 1h 25m. Total distance: 63.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on Trenton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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 Mercerville, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 1.5 miles (CR 655 / South Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mercerville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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