Vineland, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ is 131 miles and takes about 2h 53m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. Expect a straightforward drive with a significant portion on the New Jersey Turnpike. It's a practical route for moving between these two points in the Garden State, making it a good option for a single-day transit.
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
65.5 miles from Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
47.2 mi
55m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
US 206
16.5 mi
20m
NJ 21
14.7 mi
20m
NJ 208
6.4 mi
7m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
Landis Avenue
3.7 mi
5m
North Lincoln Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 47.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Franklin Lakes, 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
47 mi·55 min·New Jersey Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 13AToward Newark Airport, Elizabeth SeaportUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
15 mi·20 min·NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, DowntownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto US 46
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 46
26
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20
0.4 mi·27 sec·McLean Boulevard
Toward NJ 20 North: PatersonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 80: Elmwood Park, PatersonUse the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork
482 ft·11 sec
Toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood ParkUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
226 ft·5 sec
Toward Market Street, Elmwood ParkUse the slight right lane.
30
Continue on CR 56
463 ft·14 sec·CR 56
31
Turn left onto CR S-69
0.3 mi·42 sec·River Road
32
Continue on CR 507
1.2 mi·1 min·River Drive
33
Continue on CR 507
1.0 mi·2 min·River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Turn right onto CR 76
0.5 mi·1 min·Fair Lawn Avenue
35
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward NJ 208 North
36
Merge onto NJ 208
5.6 mi·6 min·NJ 208
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on NJ 208
0.8 mi·55 sec·NJ 208
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward Summit Avenue, Franklin LakesUse the slight right lane.
39
Keep slight left at fork
282 ft·9 sec
40
At end of road, turn left onto CR S-89
0.2 mi·19 sec·Summit Avenue
41
Turn left onto CR S-89
0.4 mi·45 sec·Franklin Avenue
42
Turn left onto Shirley Avenue
0.2 mi·57 sec·Shirley Avenue
43
Arrive at destination
Shirley Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short drive time of under 3 hours, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Leaving Vineland in the morning, perhaps after 9 AM, should help you avoid the worst of any local commuter traffic. The $24 fuel estimate is based on the 131 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off the Turnpike onto US 206 and Trenton Road. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, which is ample for a trip of this length.
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 65.5 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 Franklin Lakes, 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 131 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 47.2 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 101.2 and 120.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
101.2 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
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 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
8
104.6 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
7
119.5 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
9
120.2 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
9
120.3 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.17 one way
$46.33 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$25.37
$50.75
premium
$5.24
$27.05
$54.09
diesel
$5.35
$27.59
$55.19
Estimated Tolls: $6.61
New Jersey Turnpike
(47.2 mi)$6.61
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
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.3
0
$13.76
$6.29
Efficient EV
32.8
0
$11.46
$5.24
EV Truck/SUV
52.4
0
$18.34
$8.38
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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Vineland, NJ
Afternoon
in Vineland on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Fog
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Afternoon
in Franklin Lakes on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
N 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
73°F
Lawrence, NJ
66 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
2 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 53m 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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 121.9
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10
near mile 108.4
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 99.4
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
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 103.9
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 67% of the 131 miles on major roadways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway at 47.2 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. After leaving the Turnpike, expect transitions to surface roads like Trenton Road and US 206, which will likely involve more frequent exits and intersections as you get closer to Franklin Lakes.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 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 101.2 miles in.
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 27 significant decision points across 131 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 101.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.6 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.5 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
400 ft2 ft
Total Climb
523 ft
Total Descent
230 ft
Highest Point
400 ft
~131 mi in
Elevation Range
398 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 Franklin Lakes, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown - among others.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 131 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.61 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 12 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 Franklin Lakes, 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 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 101.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.6 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.5 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Franklin Lakes, NJ before heading back.
