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Trip from Vineland, NJ to Princeton, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
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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Princeton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Vineland, NJ to Princeton, NJ is 71.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 36 minutes via Trenton Road and US 206, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll find this drive offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. Plan for a relatively quick transit between these two New Jersey locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| US 206 | 17.5 mi | 22m |
| I 295 | 10 mi | 11m |
| 12th Street | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Brunswick Pike | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Landis Avenue | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| North Lincoln Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Trenton Road
— 17.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Princeton, 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
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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
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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
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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
·
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
·
US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 206
9.8 mi
·
11 min
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US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
489 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Bordentown
17
Turn straight onto CR 545
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Farnsworth Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 130
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Burlington Pike
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 295
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto US 1
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Brunswick Pike
24
Enter roundabout onto CR 526; CR 571
339 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Road
25
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto NJ 27
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Nassau Street
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at destination
NJ 27
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 36-minute drive time, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to allow for flexibility, and keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $12. While there are no designated stops in the data, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 17.6 miles on Trenton Road, so you can easily plan a brief break before or after that segment if needed. The mixed highway and surface road profile means you'll want to be mindful of changing speed limits and traffic patterns, especially as you approach Princeton.
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 35.7 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.6 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 48m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Princeton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Vineland, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Vineland, NJ
This is one driving day of about 71.3 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Vineland, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Trenton Road for about 17.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 64.8 — 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
5
36 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 206
Slight right onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
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.
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.45 one way
$24.90 round trip
$4.44/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
| premium | $5.20 | $14.59 | $29.17 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $17.62 | $35.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Origin
Vineland, NJ
Late night in Vineland on Saturday
Local time
2:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Princeton, NJ
Late night in Princeton on Saturday
Local time
2:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
45°F
Berlin, NJ
36 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m 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.
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...
29 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 71.3
Caution: Jockey Hollow Outer Blue Loop and a Section of Primrose Trail Closed
Caution: Passaic River Bridge Trail (Teal Trail) Closed
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This 71.3-mile route is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 39% of it on highways. You'll encounter a 17.6-mile stretch on Trenton Road before transitioning to other roads. Expect more frequent exits and merges as you navigate sections that are not exclusively highway.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on Trenton Road.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 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 35.9 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles (US 206): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
205 ft
-1 ft
Total Climb
276 ft
Total Descent
178 ft
Highest Point
205 ft
~71.3 mi in
Elevation Range
206 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 Princeton, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Bordentown and Trenton.
New York
35.9 mi in
|
~48m
|
via US 206
Bordentown
53.4 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Trenton
64.6 mi in
|
~1h 25m
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 Princeton, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1700
Princeton, home to the prestigious Princeton University, is a municipality with a population of approximately 32,000 (2017) in Mercer County, central New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • Princeton Art Museum — art museum in Princeton, New Jersey
- • Albert Einstein House — United States historic place
- • Nassau Hall — building in Princeton, New Jersey, United States
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 1h 36m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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 17.6 miles on Trenton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 Princeton, 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 35.9 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles (US 206): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park. 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 Princeton, 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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