Origin
Vineland, NJ
Morning in Vineland on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vineland, NJ to Linden, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
97.4 mi
157 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
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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Linden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Vineland, NJ to Linden, NJ is 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m via New Jersey Turnpike and US 206, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll mostly be on major roadways, making for a straightforward drive. With a duration under three hours, it's a perfectly manageable same-day trip, ideal for when you need to get from South Jersey up towards the New York metro area efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.7 miles from Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 33.9 mi | 39m |
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| US 206 | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| US 1 | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| 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
— 33.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Linden, 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
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North Lincoln Avenue
3
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Wheat Road
4
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Blue Anchor Road
5
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
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Hammonton Road
6
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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Buena-Hammonton Road
7
Continue on NJ 54
4.4 mi
·
5 min
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12th Street
8
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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Route 54 North
9
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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12th Street
10
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
11
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft
·
8 sec
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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
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6 sec
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US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
14
Continue on US 206
7.6 mi
·
10 min
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US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 206
8.8 mi
·
10 min
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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
34 mi
·
39 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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this road
Exit 10
Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Woodbridge
Use the slight left lane.
24
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward CR 514 East: Woodbridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn slight right onto CR 514
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on CR 514
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Main Street
27
Turn left onto CR 648
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ford Avenue
28
Turn right onto US 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto South Stiles Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Stiles Street
Use the right lane.
31
Turn left onto West 12th Street
268 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 12th Street
32
Arrive at destination
West 12th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 11m duration, leaving Vineland in the morning should get you to Linden well before the afternoon rush. Plan for one fuel stop if needed, as the estimated cost is $16. The route is short enough that you don't need to pre-plan specific rest stops, offering flexibility. Pay attention to the exit numbers on the New Jersey Turnpike as you approach Linden to ensure you take the correct one for your destination.
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 48.7 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.9 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 48.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Linden, 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 97.4 miles and 2h 11m.
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 33.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.7 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 88.6 — 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
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~48m in
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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
87.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
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 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Per...
9
88.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North:...
8
88.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Woodbridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.15 one way
$32.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.89 | $37.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.50 | $43.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.75
New Jersey Turnpike
(33.9 mi)
$4.75
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
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.64 | $6.23 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Linden, NJ
Morning in Linden on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Bristol, PA
49 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
3 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 11m 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.
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
$10
near mile 97.4
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
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...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 97.4
View on nps.gov
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 97.4
View on nps.gov
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...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 97.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This 97.4-mile drive is 59% highway, so expect a significant portion on the New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch on the Turnpike is 33.9 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads like Trenton Road and US 206. Be prepared for many exits and merges as you navigate the active corridor.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
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 around 35.9 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 97.4 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 87.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Vineland, NJ and Linden, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Perth Amboy, Cr 514 East and Woodbridge - among others.
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
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~1h 11m
Perth Amboy
87.8 mi in
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~1h 53m
Cr 514 East
88.3 mi in
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~1h 54m
Woodbridge
88.3 mi in
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~1h 54m
Outerbridge Crossing
88.3 mi in
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~1h 54m
Cr 514 East: Woodbridge
88.8 mi in
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~1h 55m
About the Cities
Starting in Vineland, NJ
Full guide →Vineland is a city of 61,000 people (2020) in New Jersey.
Arriving in Linden, NJ
Full guide →Linden is a city of 42,000 people (2019) in New Jersey. Linden is a regional hub of Polish immigration and features a significant number of establishments featuring the food and culture of Poland.
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 11m. Total distance: 97.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m 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 33.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.75 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 Linden, 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 87.8 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, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park (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 Linden, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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