Summer Road Trips in New Jersey

Routes

Avg Distance

142 mi

Avg Drive

3h 1m

Destinations

Methodology

Routes filtered by drive score and typical seasonal conditions. Historical hazard counts pulled from FEMA disaster declarations and USGS seismic feeds; monthly weather context from NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Data sources: OSRM • NOAA NCEI climate normals • FEMA OpenFEMA • USGS Earthquake Hazards • EIA weekly fuel survey

Last reviewed

Jun 3, 2026

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New Jersey's summer drives offer a range of experiences, from coastal breezes to inland parks. With 30 routes averaging 142 miles and 3 hours, you can explore diverse terrains. Expect drives with a score up to 9, covering mostly flat landscapes with max elevations around 773 ft. For EV travelers, some routes boast excellent coverage with over 50 DC fast chargers, ensuring a convenient summer road trip.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.49/gal

Diesel: $5.35/gal

Typical trip cost

$23–$29

One-way, ~142 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~50 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01

Climate through the year: New Jersey

New Jersey peaks at around 87°F in Jul and cools to 40°F / 26°F in Jan. Wettest month is Jul at ~4.7 in of rain. Table highlights Summer months.

Month	High °F	Low °F	Rain in	Snow in
Jan	40	26	3.4	9.1
Feb	43	27	3	10.1
Mar	51	34	4.1	5.6
Apr	63	44	3.9	0.5
May	73	54	4	—
Jun peak	82	64	4.3	—
Jul peak	87	69	4.7	—
Aug peak	85	68	4.2	—
Sep	78	61	3.8	—
Oct	66	49	3.8	0.2
Nov	55	39	3.3	0.6
Dec	45	31	4.1	5.4

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for NJ — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

Planning Tips

Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in New Jersey that work well for summer travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 142 miles).

Current regular gas averages $4.49/gallon in New Jersey (week of 2026-06-01). Diesel: $5.35/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $23 and $29. Source: US Energy Information Administration.

Across Jun, Jul, Aug, New Jersey typically sees daytime highs in the 82–87°F range with about 4.4 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.

Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.

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