Origin
Vineland, NJ
Late night in Vineland on Sunday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vineland, NJ to Ocean Acres, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
53 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Ocean Acres, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
Traveling from Vineland to Ocean Acres covers a 53-mile stretch across the Northeast region of New Jersey. You can easily complete this drive in about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the journey is quite economical for a quick getaway. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Garden State Parkway, Harding Highway, and Landis Avenue. Because the total duration is short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or multiple rest stops. It is a straightforward transit that gets you from the interior of South Jersey toward the coast without requiring an extensive time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 19.9 mi | 22m |
| Harding Highway | 12.9 mi | 18m |
| Landis Avenue | 7 mi | 10m |
| Pomona Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Wrangleboro Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Nautilus Drive | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Cedar Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| NJ 72 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 19.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Ocean Acres, NJ.
1
Start on Landis Avenue
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Landis Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on CR 540
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 40
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Harding Highway
4
Turn right onto CR 617
522 ft
·
12 sec
·
Absecon Road
5
Continue on CR 617
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Somers Point Road
6
Continue on US 40
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Harding Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 40
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
8
Merge onto US 40; US 322
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
10
Continue on CR 575
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wrangleboro Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CR 575
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
13
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 63B
Toward NJ 72 West: Pemberton
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
this road
Exit 63B
Toward NJ 72 West: Pemberton
17
Merge onto NJ 72
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
NJ 72
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto (111)
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Nautilus Drive
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto Buccaneer Lane
332 ft
·
14 sec
·
Buccaneer Lane
20
Arrive at destination
Buccaneer Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 21.8 and 50.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
5
29.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll North
6
39.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward NJ 72 West: Pemberton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 63B
Toward NJ 72 West: Pemberton
5
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
NJ 72
Merge onto NJ 72
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.79 one way
$17.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.20
Garden State Parkway
(19.9 mi)
$1.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Ocean Acres, NJ
Late night in Ocean Acres on Sunday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
1h 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions between local roads and faster highway segments. You will spend about 39% of your time on highways, providing a balanced experience behind the wheel. The most significant portion of the drive is a 19.9-mile stretch along the Garden State Parkway, where you can maintain a consistent pace. Outside of this section, you will navigate local arteries like Landis Avenue and Harding Highway, which contrast with the higher-speed interstate portions. Expect a varied cadence that keeps the drive engaging as you shift from regional roads to the main highway and back again.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 21.8 miles in near US 40.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.8 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Vineland, NJ to Ocean Acres, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
29.9 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 53 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.20 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 Ocean Acres, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.8 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ocean Acres, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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