South Vineland to Westwood is 131.3 miles and takes about 2h 52m via New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, and US 206, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, taking you from the southern part of the state up towards the northeast. With over 60% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly direct path. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that's easy to plan.
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
65.7 miles from South Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
51.7 mi
1h 1m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
US 206
16.5 mi
20m
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.7 mi
14m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
South Lincoln Avenue
6.1 mi
9m
Forest Avenue
4.4 mi
6m
Christopher Columbus Highway
2.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 51.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 90 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,528 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,100
Quietest
2 AM
~312 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 93 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Vineland, NJ and Westwood, 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
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
52 mi·1 hr 1 min·New Jersey Turnpike
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
11 mi·14 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
1.9 mi·2 min
Toward I 80 West: PatersonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 West Local: HackensackUse the slight right lane.
23
Continue on I 80
2.5 mi·2 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 64AToward NJ 4, NJ 17: Rochelle Park, ParamusUse the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto NJ 17
0.7 mi·46 sec·NJ 17
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward Maywood, Saddle Brook
27
Continue on CR 59
1.7 mi·2 min·Maywood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on CR 59
4.4 mi·6 min·Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on CR 59
0.6 mi·1 min·4th Avenue
30
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 59
0.7 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
31
At end of road, turn right onto CR 502; CR 110
309 ft·7 sec·Washington Avenue
32
Turn right onto CR 502
69 ft·1 sec·Broadway
33
Arrive at destination
CR 502
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 52m duration, this is comfortably a same-day trip. Consider leaving South Vineland in the morning to avoid the heaviest commuter traffic, especially as you approach the northern New Jersey area. You'll only need about one stop for fuel and a break, which you can easily fit in during your longest stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike. Plan your final segment on Trenton Road and US 206 to allow for slightly slower speeds and more local intersections.
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 65.7 miles from South Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 29 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 29m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westwood, 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 131.3 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 51.7 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 37.3 and 122.7 — 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|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
7
119.7 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West Local: Hackensack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 West Local: Hackensack
8
122.7 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Take the exit toward NJ 4, NJ 17: Rochelle Park, Paramus
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 64A
Toward NJ 4, NJ 17: Rochelle Park, Paramus
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.93 one way
$45.86 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$25.11
$50.21
premium
$5.20
$26.86
$53.72
diesel
$6.28
$32.44
$64.88
Estimated Tolls: $8.74
New Jersey Turnpike
(62.5 mi)$8.74
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
$23
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.4
0
$13.79
$6.30
Efficient EV
32.8
0
$11.49
$5.25
EV Truck/SUV
52.5
0
$18.38
$8.40
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
South Vineland, NJ
Morning
in South Vineland on Friday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
NE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Westwood, NJ
Morning
in Westwood on Friday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
NE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
1 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 52m 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 126.8
Park Closure: Street Closures and Alternative Parking Locations Sept. 3 - Sept. 7
Park Closure: Closure of Footbridges Thursday September 3, 2026
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$10
near mile 108.7
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...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 104.2
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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 90.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 61% of the 131.3 miles on faster roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 51.7 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, which means a significant portion of your time will be spent on this major artery. Expect the transition from highway to surface roads around mile 80, where you'll navigate through areas with more frequent exits and local traffic.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.7 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 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 18 significant decision points across 131.3 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 (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
139 ft9 ft
Total Climb
188 ft
Total Descent
207 ft
Highest Point
139 ft
~75 mi in
Elevation Range
130 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 Westwood, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Paramus, Maywood and Saddle Brook.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 131.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.74 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 13 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 Westwood, 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. There are 13 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 — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 Westwood, NJ before heading back.
