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New Jersey Road Trips
Named drives, with the miles and the time they take.
What are the best drives in New Jersey?
These are the routes people ask for by name. Road conditions and closures change, so check the official source for each before you set out.
Garden State Parkway
Cape May to the New York State line: 173 miles, 3.5 hours. The road that brought new life to the Jersey Shore, built in a scenic, landscaped setting. Official information.
Delaware River Scenic Byway
Trenton to Frenchtown: 34 miles, 1 hour. Route 29 along the river, past Washington Crossing State Park and Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park. Official information.
Warren Heritage Scenic Byway
Greenwich Township to Hackettstown: 19 miles, 35 minutes. Route 57 alongside the Morris Canal, which once climbed its grade with 34 locks and 23 inclined planes. Official information.
Palisades Interstate Parkway, New Jersey section
The George Washington Bridge to the New York State line: 10.6 miles, 15 minutes. Clifftop driving with three overlooks, including State Line Lookout, the highest point on the Palisades at 532 feet. Official information.
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