Vineland, NJ to Hackensack, NJ is 121.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 39 minutes 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 the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, making it a straightforward connection between two points in the state. Expect a largely highway experience for most of the drive, which should be manageable for a single day. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so factor that into your budget.
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
60.9 miles from Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m 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
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
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 45 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,472 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,079
Quietest
2 AM
~295 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 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 Vineland, NJ and Hackensack, 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 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
1.2 mi·1 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 66Toward Hudson Street, Hackensack, Little FerryUse the slight right lane.
25
Continue on East Kennedy Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·East Kennedy Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto CR 503; CR 49
1.2 mi·2 min·South River Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto East Salem Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Salem Street
28
Turn left
195 ft·16 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 121.8-mile drive, leaving Vineland in the morning should allow you to reach Hackensack within your 2 hour 39 minute estimated drive time, even with a brief stop. Given the relatively short duration, you have flexibility in when you depart. The estimated fuel cost is $22, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Vineland to avoid needing a gas stop. Pay attention to your GPS as you transition from the New Jersey Turnpike to Trenton Road and US 206, as these surface roads will have different traffic patterns and speed limits.
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 60.9 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 22m 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 27 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.9 miles or 1h 22m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hackensack, 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 121.8 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 120.1 — 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
118.3 mi into trip|~2h 32m 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
120.1 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward Hudson Street, Hackensack, Little Ferry
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 66
Toward Hudson Street, Hackensack, Little Ferry
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.54 one way
$43.08 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$23.59
$47.19
premium
$5.24
$25.15
$50.29
diesel
$5.35
$25.65
$51.31
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
$22
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.5
0
$12.79
$5.85
Efficient EV
30.5
0
$10.66
$4.87
EV Truck/SUV
48.7
0
$17.05
$7.80
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 1, 2026
Origin
Vineland, NJ
Afternoon
in Vineland on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
W 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hackensack, NJ
Afternoon
in Hackensack on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 2 to 6 mph11% chanceLive forecast
76°F
Bristol, PA
61 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 39m 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
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 121.8
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$10
near mile 109.2
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...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 100.8
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 88.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 65% of the driving on high-speed roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike, covering 51.7 miles. After the highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads like Trenton Road and US 206 for the remainder of the trip. Be prepared for a steady stream of exits and potential merging traffic as you navigate through more populated areas.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 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?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 121.8 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
127 ft12 ft
Total Climb
125 ft
Total Descent
212 ft
Highest Point
127 ft
~69.6 mi in
Elevation Range
115 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 Hackensack, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.
Hackensack is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is the county seat, and a center of government, legal activity, and commerce in the region.
Hackensack's central location within Bergen county make it the perfect place to stay for anyone wanting to explore the region.
Top landmarks
•USS Ling — 1943 Balao-class submarine
•Anderson Street — rail station in NJ
•Bergen County Court House — municipal edifice in New Jersey
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 121.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). 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 Hackensack, 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 — 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 Hackensack, NJ before heading back.
