Morristown, NJ Road Trips
Morristown, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 39 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Morristown, NJ spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
69.9 mi
Brick, NJ
Quickest Drive
31m
Passaic, NJ
Plan Around Morristown, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Morristown, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Morristown, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Morristown, NJ
Driving from Morristown, NJ
The typical drive from Morristown, NJ covers about 39 miles and takes around 53m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 70 miles (1h 29m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Morristown, NJ include Brick, NJ (69.9 mi, 1h 29m), Trenton, NJ (50.6 mi, 1h 14m), Jersey City, NJ (25.9 mi, 36m), Bayonne, NJ (25.4 mi, 36m), and Passaic, NJ (24.2 mi, 31m). 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 39-mile trip from Morristown, 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 Morristown, NJ and 1 routes heading into Morristown, NJ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 70 miles.
The longest mapped route from Morristown, NJ covers 70 miles and takes approximately 1h 29m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.
The average route from Morristown, NJ runs about 39 miles with a drive time of roughly 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 39-mile trip from Morristown, 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 Morristown, NJ include Brick, NJ, Trenton, NJ, Jersey City, NJ and Bayonne, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Morristown, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
20,256
Median Income
$115,409
Median Home Value
$552,800
Median Age
34.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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