Ashland, NJ Road Trips
Ashland, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 70 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Ashland, NJ spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
90.1 mi
Clifton, NJ
Quickest Drive
15m
Camden, NJ
Plan Around Ashland, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ashland, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ashland, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ashland, NJ
Ashland, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Ashland, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Ashland, NJ to Union City, NJ
Ashland, NJ to Newark, NJ
Ashland, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Ashland, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Ashland, NJ to Brick, NJ
Ashland, NJ to Camden, NJ
Driving from Ashland, NJ
Expect an average of 70 miles and about 1h 30m behind the wheel when leaving Ashland, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 90 miles (1h 56m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Ashland, NJ include Clifton, NJ (90.1 mi, 1h 56m), Passaic, NJ (89.3 mi, 1h 52m), Union City, NJ (87.2 mi, 1h 50m), Newark, NJ (79.7 mi, 1h 40m), and Elizabeth, NJ (74.5 mi, 1h 33m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 70-mile trip from Ashland, NJ, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Ashland, NJ and 1 routes heading into Ashland, NJ, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 90 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ashland, NJ covers 90 miles and takes approximately 1h 56m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Ashland, NJ runs about 70 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 70-mile trip from Ashland, NJ costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ashland, NJ include Clifton, NJ, Passaic, NJ, Union City, NJ and Newark, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ashland, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,437
Median Income
$112,009
Median Home Value
$305,700
Median Age
48.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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