Vineland to Long Branch is 93.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m via NJ 70 and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within New Jersey, moving from the southern part of the state to the northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience, combining highway speeds with some local road navigation. It's a manageable trip, suitable for a single day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a straightforward journey without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.7 miles from Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NJ 70
18.2 mi
26m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
Garden State Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
NJ 70 East
11.1 mi
15m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
Lakehurst Circle
4.9 mi
7m
NJ 36
4.5 mi
7m
Landis Avenue
3.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 18.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Long Branch, 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 NJ 70
109 ft·1 sec·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
14
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi·10 min·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach IslandUse the straight lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft·5 sec·NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
16
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi·15 min·NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: LakehurstUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi·8 min·NJ 70; CR 530
18
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi·9 sec·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
19
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
20
Continue on NJ 70
0.4 mi·54 sec·NJ 70
Use the left lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
4.9 mi·7 min·Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on NJ 70
3.2 mi·4 min·NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward GSP North, CR 528: LakewoodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward GSP NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto GSP
13 mi·15 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi·1 min·Garden State Parkway
30
Take the exit onto Exit 105
0.2 mi·29 sec·Exit 105
Exit 105Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New BrunswickUse the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
32
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·52 sec·this road
Toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
33
Merge onto NJ 36
4.5 mi·7 min·NJ 36
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto 7th Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·7th Avenue
35
At end of road, turn left onto Broadway
502 ft·13 sec·Broadway
36
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 9 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Leaving Vineland in the morning, perhaps before 9 AM, should allow you to avoid the busiest traffic and arrive in Long Branch with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without a break is 18.2 miles, so you'll have frequent opportunities to pull over for fuel or a quick rest if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition onto the Garden State Parkway, as services can be more spread out on expressways compared to local roads.
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 46.7 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Branch, 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 93.3 miles and 2h 9m.
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 NJ 70 for about 18.2 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 87.3 — 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|NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
60.9 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
8
70.8 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
7
71.1 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP North
8
87.3 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|Exit 105
Take the exit onto Exit 105 toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick
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 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Lon...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.47 one way
$30.94 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.94
$33.88
premium
$4.93
$18.09
$36.19
diesel
$5.61
$20.60
$41.20
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
Garden State Parkway
(15.1 mi)$0.91
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
$15
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28
0
$9.80
$4.48
Efficient EV
23.3
0
$8.16
$3.73
EV Truck/SUV
37.3
0
$13.06
$5.97
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Vineland, NJ
Late night
in Vineland on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Long Branch, NJ
Late night
in Long Branch on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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 9m 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.
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
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 93.3
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 53% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on NJ 70, which will involve some local road driving, before transitioning to the faster pace of the Garden State Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 18.2 miles on NJ 70. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift from more rural or suburban settings to quicker, more direct travel as you get onto the parkway, which generally features fewer exits and a more streamlined flow.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on NJ 70.
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 NJ 70.
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 22 significant decision points across 93.3 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 (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.9 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Vineland, NJ and Long Branch, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island, Toms River, Brick, Gsp Toll North: Woodbridge, Gsp North and Cr 528: Lakewood - among others.
Long Beach Island
35.9 mi in|~48m|via NJ 70
Toms River
60.9 mi in|~1h 23m|via NJ 70
Brick
60.9 mi in|~1h 23m|via NJ 70
Gsp Toll North: Woodbridge
70.2 mi in|~1h 38m
Gsp North
70.8 mi in|~1h 39m
Cr 528: Lakewood
70.8 mi in|~1h 39m
New Brunswick
87.3 mi in|~1h 59m|via Exit 105
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 93.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). 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 18.2 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.91 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 Long Branch, 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 (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.9 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area. 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 Long Branch, NJ before heading back.
