Alexander Hamilton Service Area
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Trip from Vineland, NJ to North Bergen, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
116.2 mi
187 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
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6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m
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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North Bergen, NJ
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Trip Overview
Vineland, NJ to North Bergen, NJ is 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 32m via New Jersey Turnpike and US 206, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily in New Jersey. Given its relatively short duration and consistent road profile, it's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day. You'll primarily be on major highways, making it a practical option for getting from South Jersey to the North Jersey area without extensive planning.
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
58.1 miles from Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
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 Eastern Spur | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| 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
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and North Bergen, NJ.
1
Start on Landis Avenue
3.7 mi
·
5 min
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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
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1 min
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Blue Anchor Road
5
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi
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52 sec
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Hammonton Road
6
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi
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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
·
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
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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
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Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 206
498 ft
·
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
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
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New Jersey Turnpike
20
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
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New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 95
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Exit 18E
Toward I 95 North, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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58 sec
Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
25
Turn right onto Paterson Plank Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Paterson Plank Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto Paterson Plank Road
312 ft
·
8 sec
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Paterson Plank Road
27
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
28
Turn straight onto US 1; US 9
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto 79th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
79th Street
30
Arrive at destination
79th Street
Trip Plan
For this 116.2-mile drive, leaving in the morning is a good strategy to avoid heavier traffic, especially as you approach North Bergen. Since the total travel time is around 2 hours and 32 minutes, you won't need to stop for an overnight stay. There's only one suggested stop, so you can be flexible with your timing and take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $19, and plan your refueling before you get too low, particularly when transitioning off the New Jersey Turnpike.
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 58.1 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 19m 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 19m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Bergen, 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 116.2 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.1 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.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Joyce Kilmer
0.1 mi from route
Molly Pitcher Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Woodrow Wilson Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Richard Stockton Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Thomas Edison Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Grover Cleveland Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.5 mi from route
Vince Lombardi Service Area
1.4 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Rest Area
2.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 112.4 — 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
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~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
112 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus
8
112.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.97 one way
$39.94 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $21.91 | $43.83 |
| premium | $5.13 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $27.30 | $54.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.13
New Jersey Turnpike
(58.1 mi)
$8.13
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
$20
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.20 | $5.58 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.17 | $4.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.27 | $7.44 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Vineland, NJ
Morning in Vineland on Saturday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 0 to 5 mph
51% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 7:28PM EDT until September 1 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 7:21PM EDT until September 1 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
North Bergen, NJ
Morning in North Bergen on Saturday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NE 3 to 7 mph
87% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 7:28PM EDT until September 1 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 7:21PM EDT until September 1 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
64°F
Bristol, PA
58 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
1 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 32m 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
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$10
near mile 108.2
Caution: Glenmont Heat Advisory
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 112.2
View on nps.gov
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...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 104.2
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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 100.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 65% of this 116.2-mile route is on the highway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 51.7 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, which means you'll encounter numerous exits and interchanges as you navigate this busy corridor. After the highway portions, the route transitions to surface roads like Trenton Road and US 206, offering a change of pace from the high-speed travel.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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?
8/10
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 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 116.2 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
206 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
333 ft
Total Descent
235 ft
Highest Point
206 ft
~116.2 mi in
Elevation Range
198 ft
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 North Bergen, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.
New York
35.9 mi in
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~48m
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via US 206
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
52.5 mi in
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~1h 9m
Njtp North: New York City
53.1 mi in
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~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 North Bergen, 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 32m. Total distance: 116.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m 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 $8.13 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 North Bergen, 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 — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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 North Bergen, 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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