Highland Park, NJ Road Trips
Drivers starting from Highland Park, NJ have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 28 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Highland Park, NJ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
88.5 mi
South Vineland, NJ
Quickest Drive
33m
Elizabethport, NJ
Plan Around Highland Park, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Highland Park, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Highland Park, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Highland Park, NJ
Driving from Highland Park, NJ
Expect an average of 28 miles and about 42m behind the wheel when leaving Highland Park, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 28 miles (42m), while the shortest is just 28 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Highland Park, NJ most often head toward Jersey City, NJ (28.4 mi, 42m). 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 Highland Park, NJ, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Highland Park, NJ and 5 routes heading into Highland Park, NJ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 28 to 28 miles.
The longest mapped route from Highland Park, NJ covers 28 miles and takes approximately 42m. Shorter options start at just 28 miles.
The average route from Highland Park, NJ runs about 28 miles with a drive time of roughly 42m. 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 Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, NJ include Jersey City, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Highland Park, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,981
Median Income
$101,991
Median Home Value
$463,600
Median Age
34.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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