New Jersey road trips
Best Road Trips in New Jersey
20 popular New Jersey drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.20/gal.
Editor's picks
Top New Jersey Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance New Jersey routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our New Jersey road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between New Jersey metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.20/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.20/gal New Jersey regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major New Jersey origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Buffalo → Atlantic City
The headline New Jersey road trip — 397 miles, about 6.4 hours of driving and roughly $45 in gas at $3.20/gal.
More top New Jersey drives (19)
Rochester → Atlantic City
366 mi · ~5.9 h · ~$42 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Newark
361 mi · ~5.8 h · ~$41 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Atlantic City
359 mi · ~5.8 h · ~$41 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Newark
336 mi · ~5.4 h · ~$38 gas
Open tripBoston → Atlantic City
320 mi · ~5.2 h · ~$37 gas
Open tripRochester → Newark
287 mi · ~4.6 h · ~$33 gas
Open tripAlbany → Atlantic City
271 mi · ~4.4 h · ~$31 gas
Open tripWashington → Newark
234 mi · ~3.8 h · ~$27 gas
Open tripBoston → Newark
231 mi · ~3.7 h · ~$26 gas
Open tripHartford → Atlantic City
224 mi · ~3.6 h · ~$26 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Newark
193 mi · ~3.1 h · ~$22 gas
Open tripWashington → Atlantic City
170 mi · ~2.7 h · ~$19 gas
Open tripAlbany → Newark
158 mi · ~2.5 h · ~$18 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Atlantic City
138 mi · ~2.2 h · ~$16 gas
Open tripHartford → Newark
124 mi · ~2.0 h · ~$14 gas
Open tripNew York → Atlantic City
113 mi · ~1.8 h · ~$13 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Newark
89 mi · ~1.4 h · ~$10 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Atlantic City
67 mi · ~1.1 h · ~$8 gas
Open tripNew York → Newark
10 mi · ~0.2 h · ~$1 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in New Jersey
Top New Jersey road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.20/gal.
Cheapest New Jersey road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from New Jersey.
Long-distance road trips from New Jersey
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near New Jersey — Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania.
Gas prices in New Jersey
Estimated regular at $3.20/gal · premium $3.85 · diesel $3.70.
Best vehicles for New Jersey drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in New Jersey
Daily driving cost estimates for major New Jersey-area cities.
EV vs gas in New Jersey
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for New Jersey trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a New Jersey road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of New Jersey. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a New Jersey road trip cost in fuel?
At New Jersey's estimated $3.20/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $11.43 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is New Jersey EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular New Jersey routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.