Madison, NJ Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Madison, NJ is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 38 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Madison, NJ spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
91.1 mi
Camden, NJ
Quickest Drive
32m
Jersey City, NJ
Plan Around Madison, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Madison, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Madison, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Madison, NJ
Driving from Madison, NJ
Expect an average of 38 miles and about 56m behind the wheel when leaving Madison, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 91 miles (2h), while the shortest is just 21 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Madison, NJ include Camden, NJ (91.1 mi, 2h), West New York, NJ (26.4 mi, 41m), Hoboken, NJ (25.1 mi, 39m), New Brunswick, NJ (25 mi, 46m), and Jersey City, NJ (21 mi, 32m). 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 38-mile trip from Madison, NJ, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Madison, NJ and 1 routes heading into Madison, NJ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 91 miles.
The longest mapped route from Madison, NJ covers 91 miles and takes approximately 2h. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.
The average route from Madison, NJ runs about 38 miles with a drive time of roughly 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 38-mile trip from Madison, NJ costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Madison, NJ include Camden, NJ, West New York, NJ, Hoboken, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Madison, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,464
Median Income
$168,469
Median Home Value
$882,900
Median Age
39.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Madison, NJ
Madison is in Morris County, New Jersey.
Madison is a mixture between a suburban town and a college town.
1 Hartley Dodge Memorial, 50 Kings Road (On the other side of the train station.). (updated May 2021)
1 Escape Room NJ Madison, 19 Waverly Place. Escape rooms, of course! (updated May 2021) 2 Museum of Early Crafts & Trades, 9 Main Street. (updated May 2021)
1 Madison Train Station, Kings Road (Downtown). The historic train station that takes you to New York City (updated May 2021) Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR IATA). (updated Jun 2021) is the closest airport.
Everything is pretty much downtown and walking distance to the train station.
Travel tips adapted from Madison (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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