Jackson, NJ Road Trips
Jackson, NJ serves as a useful starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 74 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Jackson, NJ head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
100.4 mi
Paterson, NJ
Quickest Drive
27m
Borough of Collingswood, NJ
Plan Around Jackson, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Jackson, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Jackson, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Jackson, NJ
Driving from Jackson, NJ
Expect an average of 74 miles and about 1h 40m behind the wheel when leaving Jackson, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 100 miles (2h 9m), while the shortest is just 41 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Jackson, NJ include Paterson, NJ (100.4 mi, 2h 9m), Clifton, NJ (97.3 mi, 2h 7m), Passaic, NJ (96.5 mi, 2h 3m), Hamilton, NJ (60.9 mi, 1h 29m), and Lakewood, NJ (48.6 mi, 1h 14m). 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 74-mile trip from Jackson, NJ, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Jackson, NJ and 6 routes heading into Jackson, NJ, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 41 to 100 miles.
The longest mapped route from Jackson, NJ covers 100 miles and takes approximately 2h 9m. Shorter options start at just 41 miles.
The average route from Jackson, NJ runs about 74 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 74-mile trip from Jackson, NJ costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Jackson, NJ include Paterson, NJ, Clifton, NJ, Passaic, NJ and Hamilton, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Traveler Guide to Jackson, NJ
Jackson Township is a town of 60,000 people (2022) in Ocean County (New Jersey). Jackson is the site of Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor theme parks. This article also covers Plumsted Township, a community of about 8,000 people to the west of Jackson.
1 St. Vladimir Memorial Church, 134 Perrineville Rd, ☏ +1 732-928-1248, [email protected]. A gold-domed Russian Orthodox church in the Cassville section of Jackson. (updated Jan 2023) Rova Farms, a Russian resort in the Cassville section of Jackson. Fish Road, an ancient Native American route to the Atlantic Ocean. The Clayton burial ground in the Brookwood I section of Jackson.
Camping Canoeing Fishing Cycling 1 New Egypt Speedway, 720 Pinehurst Rd (Ocean County Route 539), ☏ +1 609-758-1900, +1 908-256-0234, [email protected]. Mar-Oct Sa. On Saturday night, you can watch racers zoom around a dirt road. Fully wheelchair accessible. $20. (updated Jan 2023) 2 Adventure Crossing USA (Adventure Golf & Entertainment), 515 Monmouth Rd, toll-free: +1 888 499 5450. Offers a wide range of sports facilities, which as of January 2023 include axe-throwing, golf, and an AR/VR center. There will be more opening in the coming years. (updated Jan 2023) 3 Saratoga Farms, 729 Pinehurst Rd (Ocean County Route 539), ☏ +1 718-501-2631, +1 609-286-2488, [email protected]. Summer M-Sa 10AM-7PM, Su 10AM-5PM. This place is mostly known for horses, but you can also see chickens, pigs, and other farm animals. There is also an on-site thrift shop. (updated Jan 2023) 4 Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari, 1 Six Flags Boulevard, ☏ +1 732-928-2000. Open daily May-August, on weekends and assorted days in April, September, and October. Six Flags Great Adventure is a major theme park that boasted the tallest and 2nd fastest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka, until it was imploded in February 2025. It also has Hurricane Harbor, a water park. $75-150 for a season pass.
Jackson is not known for fine dining. Your best bet is either the Cassville Tavern or some pizza parlor. They're all rather good. If it's kosher you crave, then go to Lakewood, one town east of Jackson. 1 Village Donut Shop (Village Donuts), 45 Cassville Rd, ☏ +1 732-928-2444, [email protected]. Tu-F 5AM-11AM, Sa Su 5AM-noon. Hand-made donuts and other pastries with specials every weekend. $18/dozen. (updated Jan 2023) 2 Mamma Angela, 81 Cassville Rd, ☏ +1 732-987-6202. Tu-Su 11AM–9PM (closed M). An Italian restaurant serving pizza, subs, pasta, burgers, and steak. $20. (updated Jan 2023)
1 Cassville Tavern, 550 W Veterans Hwy, ☏ +1 732-928-1411. This bar and restaurant hosts many events throughout the year. (updated Jan 2023)
Jackson is nice enough, but it offers not one place for sleeping, unless you enjoy the great outdoors. The nearest towns aren't great. Unless you have friends to stay with, your best bet would be a brand name hotel in Point Pleasant, Freehold, or Toms River. If money is no object then either check into the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank, take a room in Princeton, Summit, or New York City, or rent a house in Spring Lake or Bay Head. 1 Indian Rock RV Park & Campground, 920 W Veterans Hwy, ☏ +1 732-928-0034. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Offers shaded sites but doesn't offer a place for tents. It also has a swimming pool, a dog park, and a store with camping supplies and food. $100. 2 Timberland Lake Campground, 1335 Reed Rd, Cream Ridge, [email protected]. A family-friendly campsite with a lake and activities during summer weekends. $65. (updated Jan 2023) 3 Tip Tam Camping Resort, 301 Brewers Bridge Rd, ☏ +1 732-363-4036. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. This campsite has an RC racetrack. (updated Jan 2023)
Interstate 195 is the major artery that travels through the northern section of Jackson, and provides a vital link to the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and other arteries. I-195 Exit 16 will place you on Ocean County Route 537, and Exits 21 and 22 also are within Jackson. New Jersey Transit and Academy Bus offers limited bus service to Jackson Township. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN IATA). The nearest airports with international flights are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR IATA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL IATA).
Jackson and Plumsted are very spread out, so a car is by far the most viable way to get around. Lakewood Road/Bennett Mills Road crosses Plumsted and Jackson townships from west to east.
Travel tips adapted from Jackson Township (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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