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Summer Road Trips in New Jersey

Routes

30

Avg Distance

145 mi

Avg Drive

3h 4m

Destinations

25

New Jersey's summer drives offer a mix of coastal breezes and inland exploration, with 30 routes averaging 144 miles and 3 hours. These trips feature mostly flat terrain, with max elevations rarely exceeding 773 feet. Several routes boast excellent EV coverage, with one including 41 DC fast chargers, making longer excursions convenient.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.24/gal

Diesel: $5.60/gal

Typical trip cost

$22–$27

One-way, ~145 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~51 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-08-31

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

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 145 miles).
Current regular gas averages $4.24/gallon in New Jersey (week of 2026-08-31). Diesel: $5.60/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $22 and $27. 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.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

South Vineland, NJ → Wantage, NJ

161.2 mi 3h 44m Score: 9/10 ~$27 fuel

Through: New York → Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike → Njtp North: New York City +3 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

This route scores a high 9, offering a substantial 161-mile drive through mostly flat landscapes. With access to parks and a longer duration, it's ideal for those seeking an extended summer exploration.

Editor's pick

Cape May, NJ → Paterson, NJ

160.9 mi 3h 18m Score: 8/10 ~$27 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Boasting excellent EV coverage and 41 DC fast chargers along its 160-mile path, this drive is a practical choice for electric vehicle travelers. It maintains a mostly flat profile and includes park access.

Editor's pick

North Cape May, NJ → Passaic, NJ

159.9 mi 3h 18m Score: 8/10 ~$27 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

With a strong drive score of 8 and excellent EV infrastructure, including 41 DC fast chargers, this 159-mile trip is a solid option for summer road trips. The route features mostly flat terrain and park access.

Paterson, NJ → Wildwood, NJ

158.7 mi 3h 14m Score: 8/10 ~$27 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Paterson, NJ → Erma, NJ

158.2 mi 3h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$26 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Clifton, NJ → Cape May, NJ

157.9 mi 3h 15m Score: 8/10 ~$26 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Cape May, NJ → Union City, NJ

157.8 mi 3h 15m Score: 8/10 ~$26 fuel

Through: Njtp: New York City → Trenton → Njtp North: New York City

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Paterson, NJ → North Wildwood, NJ

157.8 mi 3h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$26 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Villas, NJ → Union City, NJ

155.4 mi 3h 15m Score: 8/10 ~$26 fuel

Through: Njtp: New York City → Trenton → Njtp North: New York City

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Passaic, NJ → Erma, NJ

155.1 mi 3h 10m Score: 8/10 ~$26 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Passaic, NJ → North Wildwood, NJ

154.6 mi 3h 10m Score: 8/10 ~$26 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Passaic, NJ → Whitesboro, NJ

150.7 mi 3h 3m Score: 8/10 ~$25 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cape May, NJ → Newark, NJ

148.5 mi 3h 4m Score: 8/10 ~$25 fuel

Through: Njtp: New York City → Trenton → Njtp North: New York City

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cape May, NJ → Elizabethport, NJ

143.1 mi 2h 57m Score: 8/10 ~$24 fuel

Through: Njtp: New York City → Trenton → Njtp North: New York City

5 tricky spots High drive quality

South Vineland, NJ → Ringwood, NJ

141.4 mi 3h 10m Score: 9/10 ~$23 fuel

Through: New York → Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike → Njtp North: New York City +5 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cedar Grove, NJ → West New York, NJ

140.8 mi 2h 56m Score: 8/10 ~$24 fuel

Through: Njtp: New York City → Trenton → Njtp North: New York City

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Vineland, NJ → Ringwood, NJ

140 mi 3h 8m Score: 9/10 ~$23 fuel

Through: New York → Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike → Njtp North: New York City +5 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cedar Grove, NJ → Hoboken, NJ

139.4 mi 2h 55m Score: 8/10 ~$23 fuel

Through: Njtp: New York City → Trenton → Njtp North: New York City +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

South Vineland, NJ → Mahwah, NJ

138.6 mi 3h Score: 9/10 ~$23 fuel

Through: New York → Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike → Njtp North: New York City +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Vineland, NJ → Ramsey, NJ

136.4 mi 2h 57m Score: 9/10 ~$23 fuel

Through: New York → Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike → Njtp North: New York City +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

South Vineland, NJ → Sparta, NJ

136.4 mi 3h 8m Score: 9/10 ~$23 fuel

Through: New York → Bordentown → Trenton +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

West Cape May, NJ → Edison, NJ

135.6 mi 2h 47m Score: 8/10 ~$23 fuel

Through: Trenton → Gsp North

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cape May, NJ → Edison, NJ

134.1 mi 2h 45m Score: 8/10 ~$22 fuel

Through: Trenton → Gsp North

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Paterson, NJ → Fairton, NJ

133.8 mi 2h 55m Score: 9/10 ~$22 fuel

Through: Njtp → Philadelphia → Woodbridge +9 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

South Vineland, NJ → Hillsdale, NJ

133.5 mi 2h 55m Score: 9/10 ~$22 fuel

Through: New York → Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike → Njtp North: New York City +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Camden, NJ → Sussex, NJ

131.8 mi 2h 54m Score: 8/10 ~$22 fuel

Through: Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike → Njtp North: New York → Gsp +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

South Vineland, NJ → Westwood, NJ

131.3 mi 2h 52m Score: 9/10 ~$22 fuel

Through: New York → Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike → Njtp North: New York City +3 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

South Vineland, NJ → Wyckoff, NJ

131 mi 2h 53m Score: 9/10 ~$22 fuel

Through: New York → Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike → Njtp North: New York City +5 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Vineland, NJ → Franklin Lakes, NJ

131 mi 2h 53m Score: 9/10 ~$22 fuel

Through: New York → Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike → Njtp North: New York City +5 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Camden, NJ → Vernon Valley, NJ

130.6 mi 2h 57m Score: 8/10 ~$22 fuel

Through: Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike → Njtp North: New York → Gsp +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

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