Origin
Vineland, NJ
Night in Vineland on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vineland, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vineland, NJ
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Atlantic City, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Vineland to Atlantic City, you are looking at a quick 36-mile trip that typically takes about 52 minutes. This straightforward route functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $6 for fuel is a safe estimate for the journey. Since both cities are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the inland areas of New Jersey toward the coast. It is an efficient, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B without requiring extensive travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harding Highway | 12.9 mi | 18m |
| Atlantic City Expressway | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Landis Avenue | 7 mi | 10m |
| Cedar Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Somers Point Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Italian Heritage Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Black Horse Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harding Highway
— 12.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ.
1
Start on Landis Avenue
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Landis Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on CR 540
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 40
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Harding Highway
4
Turn right onto CR 617
522 ft
·
12 sec
·
Absecon Road
5
Continue on CR 617
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Somers Point Road
6
Continue on US 40
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Harding Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 40
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
8
Merge onto US 40; US 322
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward ACE Toll East: Atlantic City
11
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Atlantic City Expressway
13
Merge onto ACE
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Italian Heritage Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Italian Heritage Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto OD
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
OD
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Landis Avenue
Depart onto Landis Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Atlantic City Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Atlantic City Expressway
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge onto ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
35.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
OD / Atlantic Avenue
Turn left onto OD / Atlantic Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Atlantic City, NJ
Night in Atlantic City on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
52m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed profile that balances local roads with high-speed travel. You will spend roughly 32 of the 36 miles on highways, providing a blend of suburban navigation and faster transit. Expect to spend a significant portion of your time on the Atlantic City Expressway and Harding Highway, with the latter hosting the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.9 miles. As you move from Landis Avenue toward the expressway, the driving environment shifts from local traffic patterns to a more streamlined highway experience. You will find the transition between these road types keeps the drive from feeling monotonous.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Harding Highway.
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 early in the drive near Landis Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Landis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
107 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
70 ft
Total Descent
170 ft
Highest Point
107 ft
Elevation Range
101 ft
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.
On the drive from Vineland, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Ace Toll East: Atlantic City along the way.
Ace Toll East: Atlantic City
22.3 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Harding Highway. 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 Atlantic City, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Landis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Atlantic City, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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