Ikura Sushi & Thai Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Vineland, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+18562136706
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
116.1 mi
187 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verona, NJ
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Vineland, NJ
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This 124.2-mile journey from Verona to Vineland, New Jersey, is a manageable one-day road trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 16 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost around $21, it's an economical option for exploring within the Northeast region. The route is predominantly local, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and communities rather than high-speed highways, making it a more hands-on driving experience. This type of drive is best suited for those who prefer a more connected feel to the landscape and don't mind a slightly longer travel time in exchange for a more engaged journey. Given its relatively short duration, it's ideal for a single day's adventure without the need for 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
58.1 miles from Verona, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 36.7 mi | 42m |
| US 206 | 29.8 mi | 38m |
| Garden State Parkway | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| 12th Street | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Landis Avenue | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Essex Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Verona, NJ and Vineland, NJ.
Start on Claremont Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Turn left onto CR 506
Turn sharp right onto CR 577
Continue on CR 577
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 280
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
Continue on Oraton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Continue on Garden State Parkway
Take the exit onto Exit 129
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 206
Continue on US 206
Continue on US 206
Continue on US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206
Continue on US 206
Continue on NJ 54
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54; CR 561
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on CR 619
Turn left onto CR 655
Turn right onto CR 540
Arrive at destination
For this 2-hour and 16-minute drive, flexibility is key. Since it's a 124.2-mile trip with no long highway stretches, you can depart anytime that suits you, but be mindful of local rush hours in the towns along Park Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue, and Mount Prospect Avenue. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed; perhaps stopping for a coffee in one of the many communities you'll pass through. The estimated fuel cost is $21, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Verona to avoid needing to search for a gas station mid-journey. Pay close attention to traffic lights and local speed limits, as these will be your primary navigational cues.
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.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vineland, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Verona, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Verona, NJ
This is one driving day of about 116.1 miles and 2h 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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.
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 58.1 miles from Verona, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Vineland, New Jersey
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+18562136706
El Michoacano
Vineland, New Jersey
Milly's Restaurant
Vineland, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Montclair, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+19733586543
Near the end, right off the route
Vineland, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+18562136706
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Vineland, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–7 pm
+18566909191
Near the end, right off the route
Vineland, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+18564050015
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Hammonton, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+16095616088
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Vineland, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+18566916095
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Cranford, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9:30 pm
+19089676161
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Tabernacle, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+16092688100
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Vineland, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+18566929001
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Montclair, New Jersey
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+19733586543
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Vineland, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+18568255913
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
East Windsor, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Cranbury, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Clark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
East Windsor, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Woodbridge, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+17327453900
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Essex Fells, NJ
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19732683500
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Cranford, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+19085274900
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Vineland, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19739005800
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
+17326979500
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Westfield, New Jersey
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+19082330028
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19732683500
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 62.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$19.25 one way
$38.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.52 | $45.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.63 | $51.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.08
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: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.25 | $7.43 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Verona on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Vineland on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
52°F
Bristol, PA
58 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 124.2-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You'll be traversing roads like Park Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue, and Mount Prospect Avenue, which means a continuous series of intersections and changes in speed. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to speak of, as the nature of this local navigation keeps you constantly engaged with traffic signals and turns. This drive offers a direct feel for the communities you pass through, moving at a pace dictated by local conditions rather than highway speeds.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
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 23 significant decision points across 116.1 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 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Verona, NJ and Vineland, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy and Njtp: New York City - among others.
Gsp Toll South
Njtp
Philadelphia
Woodbridge
Perth Amboy
Njtp: New York City
Njtp South: Trenton
Trenton
Atlantic City
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 116.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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