Barnegat, NJ Road Trips
Drivers starting from Barnegat, NJ have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 69 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Barnegat, NJ head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
88.2 mi
West New York, NJ
Quickest Drive
23m
Toms River, NJ
Plan Around Barnegat, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Barnegat, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Barnegat, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Barnegat, NJ
Driving from Barnegat, NJ
The typical drive from Barnegat, NJ covers about 69 miles and takes around 1h 31m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 88 miles (1h 54m), while the shortest is just 48 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Barnegat, NJ include West New York, NJ (88.2 mi, 1h 54m), Elizabeth, NJ (73.7 mi, 1h 35m), Edison, NJ (65.7 mi, 1h 25m), and Cherry Hill, NJ (47.6 mi, 1h 9m). 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 69-mile trip from Barnegat, NJ, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Barnegat, NJ and 6 routes heading into Barnegat, NJ, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 48 to 88 miles.
The longest mapped route from Barnegat, NJ covers 88 miles and takes approximately 1h 54m. Shorter options start at just 48 miles.
The average route from Barnegat, NJ runs about 69 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 69-mile trip from Barnegat, 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 Barnegat, NJ include West New York, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ, Edison, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Barnegat, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,367
Median Income
$105,091
Median Home Value
$398,900
Median Age
43.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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