Vineland, NJ to Cliffside Park, NJ is 118.3 miles and takes about 2 hours 37 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward trip for a single day. Plan for this to be a practical, no-frills transit between these two New Jersey locations.
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
59.2 miles from Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m 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 Eastern Spur
6.3 mi
8m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
Landis Avenue
3.7 mi
5m
North Lincoln Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 51.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Cliffside Park, NJ.
1
Start on Landis Avenue
3.7 mi·5 min·Landis Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto CR 655
2.6 mi·3 min·North Lincoln Avenue
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 right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi·8 min·New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 95
0.1 mi·10 sec·New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Exit 18EToward I 95 North, NJ 3: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, SecaucusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and RideUse the slight right lane.
24
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·19 sec·this road
25
Turn right onto Paterson Plank Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Paterson Plank Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto Paterson Plank Road
312 ft·8 sec·Paterson Plank Road
27
Turn left
0.2 mi·34 sec
28
Turn straight onto US 1; US 9
1.8 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto 76th Street
0.3 mi·59 sec·76th Street
30
Turn left onto CR 501
0.6 mi·1 min·John F. Kennedy Boulevard
31
Continue on CR 501
0.4 mi·50 sec·John F. Kennedy Boulevard
32
Turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
226 ft·4 sec·Bergenline Avenue
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on CR 29
1.0 mi·1 min·Anderson Avenue
34
Turn right onto CR 50
0.1 mi·29 sec·Edgewater Road
35
Turn left onto CR 27
526 ft·12 sec·Palisade Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
CR 27
Trip Plan
With a driving time under three hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart. Consider leaving Vineland mid-morning to avoid the worst of morning rush hour traffic heading north. The majority of the route is on the New Jersey Turnpike, so keep an eye on your fuel levels as services can be spaced out. A $22 fuel budget suggests this is an economical trip, but it's always wise to top off before you depart to ensure you have a full tank for the 118.3 miles.
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 59.2 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 20m 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.2 miles or 1h 20m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cliffside Park, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving 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 Vineland, NJ
This is one driving day of about 118.3 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 112.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
35.9 mi into trip|~48m 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
53.1 mi into trip|~1h 11m 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
53.5 mi into trip|~1h 12m 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
112 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus
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.
Toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus
8
112.4 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.92 one way
$41.84 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$22.91
$45.83
premium
$5.24
$24.42
$48.85
diesel
$5.35
$24.92
$49.84
Estimated Tolls: $8.13
New Jersey Turnpike
(58.1 mi)$8.13
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
$21
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.5
0
$12.42
$5.68
Efficient EV
29.6
0
$10.35
$4.73
EV Truck/SUV
47.3
0
$16.56
$7.57
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Vineland, NJ
Afternoon
in Vineland on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
W 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Cliffside Park, NJ
Afternoon
in Cliffside Park on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 3 to 7 mph12% chanceLive forecast
76°F
Bristol, PA
59 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
5 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 37m 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$10
near mile 106.1
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 114.2
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 102
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 97.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 63% of this 118.3-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike covers 51.7 miles. Expect a significant amount of highway driving, which means you'll encounter numerous exits and merges as you navigate between Vineland and Cliffside Park.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 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?
8/10
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 35.9 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 22 significant decision points across 118.3 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 35.9 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
245 ft-3 ft
Total Climb
394 ft
Total Descent
256 ft
Highest Point
245 ft
~118.3 mi in
Elevation Range
249 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Vineland, NJ and Cliffside Park, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Secaucus and Park And Ride.
New York
35.9 mi in|~48m|via US 206
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
52.5 mi in|~1h 9m
Njtp North: New York City
53.1 mi in|~1h 11m
Secaucus
112 mi in|~2h 24m
Park And Ride
112.4 mi in|~2h 25m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 118.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). 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 $8.13 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 Cliffside Park, 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 35.9 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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 Cliffside Park, NJ before heading back.
