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Hillsborough, NJ Road Trips

With 4 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Hillsborough, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 47 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Hillsborough, NJ spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

60.2 mi

Toms River, NJ

Quickest Drive

39m

Trenton, NJ

Plan Around Hillsborough, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Hillsborough, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Trips from Hillsborough, NJ

Driving from Hillsborough, NJ

Expect an average of 47 miles and about 1h 8m behind the wheel when leaving Hillsborough, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 60 miles (1h 27m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Hillsborough, NJ include Toms River, NJ (60.2 mi, 1h 27m), Brick, NJ (52.8 mi, 1h 17m), Hoboken, NJ (50.3 mi, 1h 8m), and Trenton, NJ (23.8 mi, 39m). 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 47-mile trip from Hillsborough, NJ, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. 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 Hillsborough, NJ and 2 routes heading into Hillsborough, NJ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 60 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hillsborough, NJ covers 60 miles and takes approximately 1h 27m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.

The average route from Hillsborough, NJ runs about 47 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 47-mile trip from Hillsborough, NJ costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hillsborough, NJ include Toms River, NJ, Brick, NJ, Hoboken, NJ and Trenton, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Hillsborough, NJ by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

22,302

Median Income

$142,275

Median Home Value

$411,400

Median Age

41.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Hillsborough, NJ

Hillsborough is a town in Somerset County (New Jersey).

1 Duke Farms. Nature reserve (updated Jan 2020)

1 Hillsborough Golf & Country Club. (updated Jan 2020)

1 Days Inn by Wyndham Hillsborough, 118 US-206, ☏ +1 908-800-2698. (updated Jan 2020)

1 Central Jersey Regional Airport (JVI IATA). General aviation. (updated Jan 2020)

Travel tips adapted from Hillsborough (New Jersey) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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