Rockaway, NJ Road Trips
Rockaway, 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. Most routes from Rockaway, NJ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
95.3 mi
Camden, NJ
Quickest Drive
26m
Paterson, NJ
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Trips from Rockaway, NJ
Driving from Rockaway, NJ
On average, trips departing from Rockaway, NJ run 39 miles with a drive time of roughly 53m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 95 miles (2h 10m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Rockaway, NJ most often head toward Camden, NJ (95.3 mi, 2h 10m), Jersey City, NJ (29.5 mi, 41m), Union, NJ (24.9 mi, 35m), Passaic, NJ (24.7 mi, 30m), and Paterson, NJ (22.5 mi, 26m). 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 Rockaway, NJ, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Rockaway, NJ and 0 routes heading into Rockaway, NJ, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 95 miles.
The longest mapped route from Rockaway, NJ covers 95 miles and takes approximately 2h 10m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.
The average route from Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, NJ include Camden, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, Union, NJ and Passaic, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Rockaway, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,589
Median Income
$100,028
Median Home Value
$427,800
Median Age
45.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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