Garfield, NJ Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Garfield, NJ is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 28 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Garfield, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
71.4 mi
Brick, NJ
Quickest Drive
16m
Newark, NJ
Plan Around Garfield, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Garfield, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Garfield, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Garfield, NJ
Driving from Garfield, NJ
The typical drive from Garfield, NJ covers about 28 miles and takes around 33m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 71 miles (1h 16m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Garfield, NJ most often head toward Brick, NJ (71.4 mi, 1h 16m), Jersey City, NJ (15.3 mi, 22m), Union City, NJ (12.7 mi, 19m), and Newark, NJ (12.1 mi, 16m). 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 28-mile trip from Garfield, NJ, budget about $4 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. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Garfield, NJ and 2 routes heading into Garfield, NJ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 71 miles.
The longest mapped route from Garfield, NJ covers 71 miles and takes approximately 1h 16m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Garfield, NJ runs about 28 miles with a drive time of roughly 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 28-mile trip from Garfield, NJ costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Garfield, NJ include Brick, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, Union City, NJ and Newark, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Garfield, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
32,502
Median Income
$75,701
Median Home Value
$454,300
Median Age
39.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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