Origin
South Vineland, NJ
Late night in South Vineland on Sunday
Local time
4:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Vineland, NJ to Short Hills, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
114.5 mi
184 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Vineland, NJ
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Short Hills, NJ
MINEIA MARTINS
Trip Overview
South Vineland to Short Hills is 114.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 33 minutes via the New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll find it's a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and don't need extensive scenic detours. It's designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
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
57.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 36.9 mi | 42m |
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| US 206 | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| Garden State Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| 12th Street | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| South Lincoln Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 36.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Vineland, NJ and Short Hills, 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
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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
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 left at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
19
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
37 mi
·
42 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto GSP
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142B
Toward I 78 West: Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 78
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
26
Continue on NJ 24
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 24
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 9B
Toward Hobart Gap Road, Hobart Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto NJ 124
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Service Road
29
Turn right onto CR 608
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hobart Gap Road
30
Continue on CR 608
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
White Oak Ridge Road
31
Turn right onto Westview Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Westview Road
32
Arrive at destination
Westview Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2 hour 33 minute duration, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning should allow ample time to reach Short Hills well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a highway-focused profile, you can easily manage fuel and rest needs. The longest stretch is 36.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, so plan your last fuel stop before entering that segment if you prefer not to refuel mid-way. The $19 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, but always check current prices.
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 57.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Short Hills, 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 114.5 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 36.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.2 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 92.1 and 112 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
92.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
92.6 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
7
106.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 78 West: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142B
Toward I 78 West: Springfield
7
110.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
8
112 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward Hobart Gap Road, Hobart Avenue
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 9B
Toward Hobart Gap Road, Hobart Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.98 one way
$37.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.21 | $44.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.93
New Jersey Turnpike
(36.9 mi)
$5.16
Garden State Parkway
(12.8 mi)
$0.77
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
$19
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.02 | $5.50 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.03 | $7.33 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Short Hills, NJ
Late night in Short Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
57 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
13 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 33m 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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
$10
near mile 114.5
View on nps.gov
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 114.5
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 114.5
View on nps.gov
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 106.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily influenced by highway driving, with 62% of the journey on major roadways. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 36.9-mile segment on the New Jersey Turnpike. The profile suggests a predominantly highway experience, meaning you'll likely encounter limited changes in road type. Prepare for a steady pace for the majority of your travel time, with the New Jersey Turnpike and US 206 forming the backbone of this drive.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Trenton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 92.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 18 significant decision points across 114.5 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 92.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Short Hills, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Gsp and Woodbridge.
New York
37.3 mi in
|
~51m
|
via US 206
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
53.8 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Njtp North: New York City
54.5 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Gsp
92.1 mi in
|
~1h 59m
Woodbridge
92.1 mi in
|
~1h 59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 114.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.93 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 Short Hills, 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 92.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (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 Short Hills, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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