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Trip from Vineland, NJ to Iselin, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

94.8 mi

153 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Vineland, NJ

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Downtown Iselin, NJ, NJ

Iselin, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Vineland, NJ to Iselin, NJ covers 94.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, US 206 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.4 miles from Vineland, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 36.9 mi 42m
Trenton Road 17.6 mi 23m
US 206 16.5 mi 20m
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
Garden State Parkway 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 36.9 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Iselin, 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 York Use 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 left at fork

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
19

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

37 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike
20

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway Use the slight right lane.
22

Merge onto GSP

2.0 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec
Exit 132 Toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen Use the right lane.
24

Keep slight left at fork

230 ft · 13 sec
Toward NJ 27: Lincoln Highway
25

Turn left onto NJ 27

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Lincoln Highway
26

Turn slight left onto Auth Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Auth Avenue
27

Turn left onto Wright Street

442 ft · 19 sec · Wright Street
28

Arrive at destination

Wright Street

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.4 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 21 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.4 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Iselin, 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 94.8 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Vineland, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 36.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

47 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.4 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Ikura Sushi & Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vineland, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18562136706

Visit website

El Michoacano

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Vineland, New Jersey

0.2 mi

Milly's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vineland, New Jersey

0.5 mi

Ikura Sushi & Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18562136706

Visit website

El Michoacano

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18566909191

Milly's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18564050015

Visit website

Upper Crust Pizza & Italian Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Tabernacle, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16092688100

Visit website

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Buena, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18566978858

Visit website

Olympia Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18566916095

Visit website

Larry's II Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18566929001

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Xpresso Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18568255913

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Monroe Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

East Windsor, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

South Vineland Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 93.9 — 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
8
90.7 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

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 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
91.2 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
8
93.9 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 132 Toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.29 one way

$32.58 round trip

$4.37/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.79 $17.88 $35.76
premium $5.13 $19.14 $38.27
diesel $5.97 $22.27 $44.54

Estimated Tolls: $5.28

New Jersey Turnpike (36.9 mi) $5.16
Garden State Parkway (2 mi) $0.12

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

$16

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.4 0 $9.95 $4.55
Efficient EV 23.7 0 $8.30 $3.79
EV Truck/SUV 37.9 0 $13.27 $6.07

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 Aug 30, 2026

Origin

Vineland, NJ

Morning in Vineland on Saturday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 5 to 10 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Destination

Iselin, NJ

Morning in Iselin on Saturday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 0 to 5 mph 50% chance Live forecast

64°F

Bristol, PA

47 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

17 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

2h 4m 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

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour $10 near mile 94.8
Caution: Glenmont Heat Advisory
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 94.8
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

21 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 91.5
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

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...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 94.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

94.8 mi in 2h 4m — 59% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: New Jersey Turnpike.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 around 35.9 miles in near US 206.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 16 significant decision points across 94.8 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 90.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

146 ft 44 ft

Total Climb

183 ft

Total Descent

223 ft

Highest Point

146 ft

~74.5 mi in

Elevation Range

102 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 Iselin, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

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

About the Cities

Starting in Vineland, NJ

Full guide →

Vineland is a city of 61,000 people (2020) in New Jersey.

Top landmarks

  • • Siloam Cemetery — cemetery in Vineland, New Jersey

Arriving in Iselin, NJ

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 94.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 36.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.28 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.

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 Iselin, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 90.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown 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 Iselin, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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