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Trip from Vineland, NJ to Secaucus, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

113.4 mi

182 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Vineland, NJ

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Downtown Secaucus, NJ, NJ

Secaucus, NJ

Dajana Blakcori

Trip Overview

This 113.4-mile drive from Vineland, NJ, to Secaucus, NJ, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 66% of the journey on major roadways, making it a straightforward trip. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike, with segments of Trenton Road and US 206 also part of the path. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $19. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip between the Northeast region's urban centers, offering a direct connection without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.7 miles from Vineland, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m 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 Secaucus, 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 US 206

498 ft · 6 sec · 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

8.8 mi · 10 min · 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 · New Jersey Turnpike
20

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 95

0.1 mi · 10 sec · 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 · 58 sec
Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride Use the slight right lane.
24

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · this road
25

Turn left onto Paterson Plank Road

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Paterson Plank Road
Use the left lane.
26

Turn right onto Wilson Avenue

57 ft · 2 sec · Wilson Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

Wilson Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 2 hour and 27 minute drive, leaving Vineland, NJ, with an early start can help you avoid the worst of any potential traffic, especially as you approach Secaucus. Since the route is just over 113 miles and largely highway-focused, you won't need to plan for extensive stops, but it’s wise to consider fuel and rest breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch is over 50 miles, and plan your refueling accordingly. A good tip is to utilize the services available along the New Jersey Turnpike for convenient stops, ensuring you stay refreshed for the journey.

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 56.7 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 17m 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 25 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.7 miles or 1h 17m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Secaucus, 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 113.4 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 51.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

57 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

Berlin, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrence, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.7 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.

Best meal stop

Ikura Sushi & Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vineland, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18562136706

Visit website

El Michoacano

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Vineland, New Jersey

0.2 mi

Milly's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vineland, New Jersey

0.5 mi

Ikura Sushi & Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18562136706

Visit website

El Michoacano

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18566909191

Milly's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18564050015

Visit website

Olympia Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18566916095

Visit website

Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16095616088

Visit website

Larry's II Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18566929001

Visit website

Magnolia Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18568390702

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

Pier i Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

New York, NY

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+12123624450

Visit website

Xpresso Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18568255913

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Grace Street Coffee & Desserts

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19175402776

Visit website

Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19294309955

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Kearny, New Jersey

+19083121242

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Alexander Hamilton Service Area

0.1 mi from route

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

Rest Area

2.2 mi from route

Rest Area

2.3 mi from route

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

Laurel Hill Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Secaucus, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12019151388

Visit website

South Vineland Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Washington Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12013485747

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

North Bergen, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 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 | ~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
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
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

$20.05 one way

$40.11 round trip

$4.49/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.92 $21.97 $43.93
premium $5.24 $23.41 $46.82
diesel $5.35 $23.89 $47.77

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: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34 0 $11.91 $5.44
Efficient EV 28.4 0 $9.92 $4.54
EV Truck/SUV 45.4 0 $15.88 $7.26

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026

Origin

Vineland, NJ

Afternoon in Vineland on Wednesday

Local time

3:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Partly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Secaucus, NJ

Afternoon in Secaucus on Wednesday

Local time

3:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 6 mph 11% chance Live forecast

76°F

Bristol, PA

57 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

6 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 27m 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

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 ~18 min detour $10 near mile 105.6
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 113.4
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

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...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 101.7
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

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 97.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 113.4-mile route, with 66% of your travel time spent on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.7 miles, primarily on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive features the predictability of highway travel, you will transition onto Trenton Road and US 206, which may offer a slightly different driving dynamic before rejoining the main thoroughfares. This blend means you'll experience periods of steady, high-speed driving interspersed with moments on more varied road surfaces.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 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?

7/10

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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 113.4 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 53.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

153 ft 14 ft

Total Climb

279 ft

Total Descent

373 ft

Highest Point

153 ft

~89.1 mi in

Elevation Range

139 ft

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 Secaucus, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

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 | ~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 Secaucus, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1900

Secaucus is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey, a suburb of New York City.

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 27m. Total distance: 113.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). 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 12 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 Secaucus, 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. There are 12 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 Secaucus, 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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