Traveling from South Vineland to Montville covers 120.4 miles, a journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Because this is a relatively straightforward trip, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $20 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through the Northeast, you will utilize a combination of Trenton Road, US 206, and I-287 to reach your destination. While the drive is manageable in one go, planning for at least one stop will help keep you refreshed. Overall, this route offers a practical connection between these two New Jersey locations without requiring an overnight stay.
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
60.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 287
27.1 mi
32m
US 206
24.4 mi
33m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
I 295
10 mi
11m
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
8 mi
11m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
South Lincoln Avenue
6.1 mi
9m
Brunswick Pike
4.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 27.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Vineland, NJ and Montville, 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 YorkUse 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: TrentonUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 295
10 mi·11 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 67A-BToward US 1: New Brunswick, TrentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 67AToward US 1 North: New BrunswickUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto US 1
4.1 mi·5 min·Brunswick Pike
24
Enter roundabout onto CR 526; CR 571
339 ft·7 sec·Washington Road
25
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi·3 min·Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto NJ 27
0.1 mi·30 sec·Nassau Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Witherspoon Street
0.8 mi·2 min·Witherspoon Street
28
Continue on Mount Lucas Road
493 ft·20 sec·Mount Lucas Road
29
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft·8 sec·Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto US 206; CR 533
3.1 mi·5 min·State Road
Use the right lane.
31
Continue on US 206; CR 533
5.3 mi·8 min·US 206; CR 533
Use the straight lane.
32
Take the exit onto US 206 BYP
0.2 mi·15 sec·Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
33
Merge onto US 206 BYP
7.8 mi·11 min·Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
Use the straight lane.
34
Enter roundabout onto US 206
209 ft·2 sec·US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
35
Continue on US 206
1.6 mi·2 min·US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
36
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
37
Merge onto I 287
27 mi·32 min·I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 45Toward Wootton Street, BoontonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on Park Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·Park Avenue
40
Turn left onto Wootton Street
287 ft·11 sec·Wootton Street
41
Turn right onto US 202
0.5 mi·45 sec·Myrtle Avenue
42
Continue on US 202
0.5 mi·47 sec·Main Road
43
Arrive at destination
US 202
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 45-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to build in at least one planned stop to break up the drive, especially as you transition between the different road types. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $20 estimate is based on average consumption and can fluctuate depending on traffic density along the route. Because you are navigating a mix of interstate and local roads, be prepared for shifting traffic conditions throughout the 120.4-mile trip. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prioritize your fuel stops during the highway portions, where service access is more consistent than on the secondary roads.
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 60.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.2 miles or 1h 20m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montville, 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 120.4 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from South Vineland, 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 27.1 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 37.3 and 119.1 — 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|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
66 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, 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 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
66.2 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
8
119.1 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward Wootton Street, Boonton
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 45
Toward Wootton Street, Boonton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.96 one way
$39.92 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.86
$43.72
premium
$4.93
$23.35
$46.70
diesel
$5.61
$26.58
$53.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 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
36.1
0
$12.64
$5.78
Efficient EV
30.1
0
$10.54
$4.82
EV Truck/SUV
48.2
0
$16.86
$7.71
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 11, 2026
Origin
South Vineland, NJ
Late night
in South Vineland on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
NW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Montville, NJ
Late night
in Montville on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
NW 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 45m 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.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 108
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 120.4
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
$10
near mile 112.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing highway travel with local road navigation. Highway driving accounts for 51 percent of the total journey, providing a blend of steady cruising and slower, more technical sections. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.1 miles while on I-287, which serves as the backbone of your interstate progress. As you transition between the primary roads, expect the pace to shift from the faster interstate segments to the more varied flow of US 206 and Trenton Road. Staying alert is key, as the driving experience changes significantly when moving from open highway lanes into more localized traffic patterns.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on I 287.
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 US 206.
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 26 significant decision points across 120.4 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 (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; at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
318 ft39 ft
Total Climb
523 ft
Total Descent
296 ft
Highest Point
318 ft
~120.4 mi in
Elevation Range
279 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 Montville, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Bordentown, Trenton and Morristown.
New York
37.3 mi in|~51m|via US 206
Bordentown
54.8 mi in|~1h 13m
Trenton
66 mi in|~1h 27m
Morristown
91.6 mi in|~2h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 120.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). 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 27.1 miles on I 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Montville, 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 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; at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. 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 Montville, NJ before heading back.
