Nutley, NJ Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Nutley, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 63 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Nutley, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
89.7 mi
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Quickest Drive
15m
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Driving from Nutley, NJ
On average, trips departing from Nutley, NJ run 63 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 25m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 90 miles (1h 58m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Nutley, NJ most often head toward Camden, NJ (89.7 mi, 1h 58m), Cherry Hill, NJ (85 mi, 1h 50m), Toms River, NJ (71.8 mi, 1h 33m), Brick, NJ (64.4 mi, 1h 26m), and Trenton, NJ (56.4 mi, 1h 25m). 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 63-mile trip from Nutley, NJ, budget about $10 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 6 mapped routes leaving Nutley, NJ and 0 routes heading into Nutley, NJ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 90 miles.
The longest mapped route from Nutley, NJ covers 90 miles and takes approximately 1h 58m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.
The average route from Nutley, NJ runs about 63 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 63-mile trip from Nutley, NJ costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Nutley, NJ include Camden, NJ, Cherry Hill, NJ, Toms River, NJ and Brick, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Traveler Guide to Nutley, NJ
Nutley is a town of 27,000 in Essex County, in Northern New Jersey.
This small town has a peaceful suburban quality that is conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Route 3, Route 21 and even New York City. The town residents pride themselves on their small prospering town and take quite an action to everyday bettering their living environment.
Nutley Museum - A historic museum that holds artifacts from the famous Annie Oakley and other interesting novelties of Nutley. Franklin Avenue is the main and most popular street. This is where a majority of the shopping and eateries and The Nutley High School and the John Walker Middle School are located. On a warm summer night, Nutley residents enjoy a nice walk down Franklin Avenue to catch up with the town and take in some fresh air. The Nutley High School has an amazing award winning performing arts group. Multiple times a year the concert choir will perform for the town. They have also been invited and sang in the famous Carnegie Hall, New York City over 9 times. Along with they choral groups, once a year the High School will put on award winning productions. These plays are brilliant and entertaining and definitely a must see. Nearby attractions: Edgemont Memorial Park- a beautiful historic park located in the neighboring town of Montclair Brookdale Park - This park is located right outside of Nutley in Montclair. They hold many outdoor concerts during the summer for patrons to enjoy. They also hold the very popular Fourth of July Fire Works display. Grover Cleveland Birthplace - President Grover Cleveland was born in neighboring town Caldwell, New Jersey. This is definitely a fun and historic place to visit. Montclair Art Museum
For a fun night time thrill, visitors can go to "Weird New Jersey" places in Nutley and surrounding towns. There are many books you can read about these unexplained interesting sites that are located in new Jersey. Quite a few of them happen to be located in Nutley and its surrounding towns. Just a quick drive and you will be there! One site of weird NJ is the Old Canal Inn on Passaic Avenue - This is said to have the mysterious death chair. Anyone who sits in it will die from a heart attack. AMC Movie Theater Block Buster
There are many choices of restaurants in Nutley, however, Italian Restaurants seem to be the most abundant and most popular. This may be the case because a majority of the inhabitants of Nutley are Italian. Italian restaurants Bell Paese Pizzeria, 196 Franklin Ave, ☏ +1 973 667-8232. Tarrazza, 507 Franklin Avenue, ☏ +1 973 661-4300, [email protected]. $15 - 25. Ralph's Pizzeria, 564 Franklin Avenue, ☏ +1 973 235-1130. Dining room and take-out. (updated Jun 2020) Casa Turano Pizzeria, 660 Passaic Ave, ☏ +1 973 667-7333. $10-15.
Nutley has multiple bars and lounges to enjoy a small bite to eat and some drinks. A few of the most popular places to drink are the Franklin Steak House and Jim Dandy's The Mud Hole. Both places are located on the main street, Franklin Avenue. During the day these places are family welcome restaurants where parents bring their children for an enjoyable dinner. At night, the people of age come out to liven up Nutley.
Since Nutley is such a small town, it does not offer any hotels or motels for visitors. Most tourists stay with family or friends. However, the surrounding towns offer very nice hotels with great accommodations. Howard Johnson - Clifton, New Jersey 680 Route 3 West, (973)-471-3800 Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel - Rutherford, New Jersey 801 Rutherford Avenue (201)-231-3100 Sheraton Meadowlands - East Rutherford, New Jersey 3 Meadowlands Plaze (201)-896-0500
Newark Liberty International Airport (LGA IATA) LaGuardia Airport (EWR IATA) Grey Hound or New Jersey Transit Buses Use exit 151 off of the Garden State Parkway.
This is a small town where most people travel by car, bike, or foot. It measures to 3.4 square miles, a distance that is easy to get around. There are also buses that travel daily. They can take you around Nutley, to surrounding towns, and even to New York City.
Travel tips adapted from Nutley 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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