South Vineland, NJ to Sayreville Junction, NJ is 88.7 miles and takes about 2h 7m via New Jersey Turnpike and US 206, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region and connecting two points within the state. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. The drive offers a mixed experience, incorporating both highway speeds and more local road conditions. Plan for a straightforward journey that won't consume your entire day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.3 miles from South Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
19.6 mi
22m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
US 206
16.5 mi
20m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
South Lincoln Avenue
6.1 mi
9m
Cranbury Road
4.4 mi
8m
Cranbury-South River Road
3.9 mi
7m
Washington Road
2.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 19.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Vineland, NJ and Sayreville Junction, NJ.
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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
8.8 mi·10 min·US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
19
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
20 mi·22 min·New Jersey Turnpike
20
Take the exit onto Exit 8A
0.9 mi·1 min·Exit 8A
Exit 8AToward NJ 32: Jamesburg, CranburyUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward CR 535: Cranbury, South BrunswickUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 535
3.9 mi·7 min·Cranbury-South River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on CR 535
4.0 mi·7 min·Cranbury Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on CR 535
0.4 mi·45 sec·Cranbury Road
25
Continue on CR 535
1.5 mi·3 min·Main Street
26
Continue on CR 535
2.4 mi·5 min·Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
0.1 mi·24 sec·Lakeview Drive
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto Solook Drive
0.2 mi·33 sec·Solook Drive
29
Turn left
141 ft·10 sec
30
Turn left
172 ft·5 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over two hours and a fuel cost estimated at $15, this trip offers considerable flexibility. Consider departing in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential rush hour congestion. Since it's a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike is nearly 20 miles, and plan your refueling before hitting that segment if needed. Enjoy the straightforward nature of this route, allowing you to focus on reaching Sayreville Junction efficiently.
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 44.3 miles from South Vineland, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.6 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.3 miles or 1h 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sayreville Junction, 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 88.7 miles and 2h 7m.
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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 19.6 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 37.3 and 75.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
54.5 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
54.9 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
74.9 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|Exit 8A
Take the exit onto Exit 8A toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
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 8A
Toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
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75.8 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.69 one way
$31.37 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$17.18
$34.36
premium
$5.24
$18.31
$36.63
diesel
$5.35
$18.68
$37.37
Estimated Tolls: $2.74
New Jersey Turnpike
(19.6 mi)$2.74
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
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.6
0
$9.31
$4.26
Efficient EV
22.2
0
$7.76
$3.55
EV Truck/SUV
35.5
0
$12.42
$5.68
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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 May 29, 2026
Origin
South Vineland, NJ
Afternoon
in South Vineland on Wednesday
Local time
4:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
W 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sayreville Junction, NJ
Afternoon
in Sayreville Junction on Wednesday
Local time
4:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
W 10 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
60°F
Lumberton, NJ
44 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
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
2h 7m 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...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 88.7
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
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...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 85.6
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...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
$10
near mile 88.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with 41% of it taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the New Jersey Turnpike, which allows for steady progress, including a notable segment of 19.6 miles without significant interruptions. The remainder of the route involves roads like Trenton Road and US 206, likely offering a different driving feel with more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits. Expect a transition from higher-speed highway driving to more varied road conditions as you approach your destination.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 88.7 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 37.3 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
140 ft43 ft
Total Climb
162 ft
Total Descent
166 ft
Highest Point
140 ft
~76 mi in
Elevation Range
97 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 Sayreville Junction, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Cranbury, Cr 535: Cranbury and Brunswick.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 88.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). 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 19.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.74 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.
Yes — we found about 8 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 Sayreville Junction, 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 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 54.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Morristown 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 Sayreville Junction, NJ before heading back.
