Driving Between Berkeley Heights and River Vale: The Cost in 2021

Are you planning a road trip from Berkeley Heights to River Vale? Good news: we've done the math on the cost of your gasoline and toll expenses based on current prices on the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike and ordinary roadways.

Route 1: Via Garden State Parkway

If you decide to take the Garden State Parkway south to the New Jersey Turnpike, you'll cover 45 miles. The trip takes about 60 minutes and you will be charged a toll of $2.70 on the GSP (Using EZ-Pass) and $13.85 on the Turnpike (Using EZ-Pass).

For this route, you'll need approximately 2.5 gallons of gasoline, which depending on the gas station you choose, will cost around $7.00 to $7.50. With tolls and gas expenses combined, this route will cost a total of $24.05.

Route 2: Via NJ-23 S

This route is direct and it will take you about 35 miles to get to River Vale. The trip will take around 55 minutes without traffic. You won't have to pay any tolls for this route, however, you will need about 2.25 gallons of gasoline that will cost around $6.30 to $6.60. With gas expenses only, using this route would cost a total of $6.30 to $6.60.

Route 3: Via I-287 N and I-80 E

This is the longest route, covering about 55 miles, however, it can take you there in roughly 50 minutes without traffic. It includes a toll cost of $9.90 (using EZ-pass) for entering and leaving the New Jersey Turnpike. For this route, you'll need approximately 3 gallons of gasoline, which should cost around $8.40 to $8.70. In total, this route will cost you $18.30 in gas and toll expenses.

Conclusion

Driving between Berkeley Heights and River Vale may cost you differently depending upon which route you take. If you're after the quickest route, it's probably best to take Route 1 via the Garden State Parkway, although it is more expensive. However, if you're watching expenses and don't mind adding a little more time to your journey, the NJ 23 route is the cheapest option. The I-287 and I-80 route falls somewhere in the middle.

We hope this post helps you plan your next trip to River Vale. Safe travels!