Directions to Cross Point Church in Farmingdale and the Chick-Fil-A at Lane's Mill Road

Cross Point Church in Farmingdale

Cross Point Church is located on Squankum-Yellowbrook Road (County Route 524A) in Farmingdale, NJ, about 560 feet northwest (westbound) of the traffic light at Squankum-Yellowbrook Road and Southard Avenue.  There are two driveways; the one nearer the light (about 400 feet from it) is the entrance driveway; the one farther from it is the exit driveway.  There is parking on both sides of the church and in the rear.

CR 524A parallels CR 524, which serves as Farmingdale's two business district streets.

From the west. Enter by the second driveway. From the east. Enter by the first driveway.

Chick Fil-A At US 9 and Lane's Mill Road

There is a Chick-Fil-A about eight miles by road (fifteen minutes) from the Cross Point Church.  It is in the shopping center on the northeast corner of US 9 and Lane's Mill Road.  Farmingdale is north of I195; Lane's Mill Road is south of I195.

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To Cross Point Church

Via the Garden State Parkway
Via I195/NJ138
From the North Via US9
From the South Via US9
From the West Via NJ 33
Travelling Southbound through the Farmingdale Business District
From the North via NJ 34
From the NJ 33/NJ 34 Circle
From the Vicinity of Eatontown and Tinton Falls Via Wyckoff/Shafto Corners Road
From the East Via NJ 33 or NJ 66
From the Chick-Fil-A at US9 and Lane's Mill Road

Via the Garden State Parkway

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Take the Garden State Parkway north or south to exit 98 for I195. Exit for I95 West. (From the South, this is a far-side cloverleaf ramp. From the North, a far-side ramp will connect you to Rte 34 North. Proceed about 1/4 mile to a far-side cloverleaf ramp for I195 West.)

Proceed about 2.5 to 3 miles on I195 West (depending on which ramp you entered I195 by) to the near-side cloverleaf ramp for interchange 31 (31B), following the directions immediately below for Via I195/NJ138.

(As an alternative from the nore on the GSP, exit at interchange 105 for NJ36; turn right at the traffic light just past the toll plaza onto Hope Road South, and proceed for about 0.9 mile to the traffic light for Wyckoff Road. Turn right onto Wyckoff Road, which is known as Shafto (Corners) Road for part of its length, and follow the directions below for From Tinton Falls via Wyckoff/Shafto Corners Road. The intersection with NJ 33 is about 4.8 miles ahead.)

Via I195/NJ138

Turn LEFT onto Squankum-Yellowbrook Road

Proceed east or west as necessary on I195/NJ138 to Interchange 31. Take the cloverleaf ramp for exit 31B for CR547 North. (From the east, a near-side cloverleaf ramp; from the west, a far-side cloverleaf ramp.)

Immediately upon leaving the interchange, bear left for a left turn at the traffic light onto Squankum-Yellowbrook Road. Make the turn and proceed about 2.1 miles to the traffic light at Southard Avenue. Continue straight through the light for about 400 feet to the entrance driveway for Cross Point Church, on your right.

From the North Via US9

Turn RIGHT from Eaton Adelphia Road East onto Squankum-Yellowbrook Road

Take US9 southbound through Freehold. From the intersection with NJ 79, proceed about 1.5 miles soutboundh to the intersection with CR524/Eaton Adelphia Road. Bear right for the far-side jughandle ramp to CR 524 East. Cross US 9 and proceed on CR524 East for about 3.7 miles to the traffic light for Squankum-Yellowbrook Road. Turn right onto Squankum-Yellowbrook Road and proceed about 1.5 miles to the second driveway for Cross Point Church, on your left.

From the South Via US9

West Farms Road East approaching Squankum-Yellowbrook Road

Proceed northbound on US 9 to the interchange with I195. Continue northbound on US 9 for about 1.6 miles, bearing right for the traffic light at West Farms Road. Turn right onto West Farms Road. Proceed about 2.9 miles to the stop sign at Squankum-Yellowbrook Road.

Turn Right from West Farms Road east onto Squankum-Yellowbrook Road East.

From US 9 Northbound, turn right
onto West Farms Road

For an alternate route from the South via US 9, see the directions below for taking Lane's Mill Road from the Chick-Fil-A at Lanes Mill Road and US 9. This will require a right turn onto Lane's Mill Road, about 1/2 mile past the light for Estelle Lane.

From the West Via NJ 33

Take NJ 33, business or freeway, to the place where business and freeway rejoin. Continue for about 2.3 miles to the intersection with Colt's Neck Road. (There is a gas station on the near left-hand side.) Turn right and proceed about 1.8 miles to the tee intersection with CR 524. Turn to the left, entering the Farmingdale business district and follow the directions immediately below.

Travelling Southbound through the Farmingdale Business District

Southard Avenue is a right turn here,
between the telephone poles.

When travelling south through the Farmingdale Business District (eastbound on CR 524) there are two places you may turn to cut across to Squankum-Yellowbrook Road.

The first, and simplest, is Southard Avenue. After turning right on Southard Avenue you can proceed about 3/4 of a mile to the traffic light, turn right, and proceed another 400 feet to the entry driveway of Cross Point Church (on your right).

Railroad Avenue on the right, just before the crossing gates

Railroad Ave morphs quietly into Preventorium Road If Southard is closed for some reason, or if you miss the turn, proceed about another 0.2 mile approaching the railroad crossing. Immediately before the crossing, turn right onto Railroad Avenue. After about 2000 feet, Railroad Avenue almost invisibly turns into Preventorium Road.

Continue on Preventorium Road for about 2100 feet to the stop sign at Squankum-Yellowbrook Road. Turn right onto Squankum-Yellowbrook Road and proceed for about 0.3 miles to the traffic light at Southard Avenue. Continue straight ahead for about another 400 feet to the entry driveway on your right for the Cross Point Church.

From the North via NJ 34

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Proceed southbound on NJ 34. Continue past the cloverleaf interchange with NJ 18, travelling about another 3.4 miles to the flying junction with NJ 33. Rte 34 southbound rises over Rte 33 westbound and joins Rte 33 eastbound at a yield sign entering from the left. Less than 120 feet beyond that point, Tinton Falls Road connects on the right.

The best route makes the right onto Tinton Falls Road. (If you cannot reach it due to traffic, continue with the directions below.)

Proceed about half a mile on Tinton Falls Road; Tinton Falls Road meets Asbury Road. Continue straight ahead for another 1.9 miles to the tee intersection with the flashing red light. This is CR 524 in the Farmingdale Business District. Turn left onto CR 524 and make the very first right turn, onto Southard Avenue. Proceed as described above under Travelling Southbound through the Farmingdale Business District.

If you miss the turn onto Southard, proceed to Railroad Avenue as described in that same section. If you missed the turn onto Tinton Falls Road, continue about 0.9 mile southbound on NJ34/eastbound on NJ33 to the roundabout (traffic circle) and follow the directions below for From the NJ 33/NJ 34 Circle.

From the Vicinity of Eatontown and Tinton Falls Via Wyckoff/Shafto Corners Road

Take Wyckoff Road/Shafto Corners Road southbound past Naval Weapons Station Earle and the Monmouth County waste handling areas. About 2.3 miles past the Asbury Avenue traffic light, Wyckoff/Shafto Corners intersects NJ 33 at a traffic light. Bear right approaching the light and turn right onto NJ 33 westbound. Follow the directions for NJ 33 and NJ 66 westbound, directly below. The roundabout (traffic circle) is about 800 feet further along NJ 33 westbound.

From the East Via NJ 33 or NJ 66

Take NJ 33 or NJ 66 westbound. (NJ 66 merges with NJ 33.) About 800 feet after the traffic light for Wyckoff Road/CR 547, NJ 33 enters a roundabout (traffic circle). Continue as immediately below.

From the NJ 33/NJ 34 Circle

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From the NJ 33/NJ 34 roundabout, take the exit for CR 547 South to Farmingdale. If you have entered the roundabout from NJ 34 southbound/NJ 33 eastbound, this will be the first exit (and you do not need to enter the roundabout; there is a bypass ramp). If you have entered from NJ 33 westbound, it will be the second exit. If you have entered from NJ 34 northbound, it will be the third exit.

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Proceed nearly one mile on CR 547 (Asbury Road) southbound. Asbury Road meets Tinton Falls Road at a stop sign. Turn left at the stop sign and proceed about 1.9 miles to the tee intersection with the flashing red light. This is CR 524 in the Farmingdale Business District. Turn left onto CR 524 and make the very first right turn, onto Southard Avenue. Proceed as described above under Travelling Southbound through the Farmingdale Business District. If you miss the turn onto Southard, proceed to Railroad Avenue as described in that same section.

From the Chick-Fil-A at US 9 and Lane's Mill Road

The simplest way from the Chick-Fil-A at US 9 and Lane's Mill Road is to take US 9 northbound following the directions above (via West Farms Road) under From the North Via US9.

It is also possible to exit to the south end of the shopping center (near the Lowes) and turn left onto Lane's Mill Road eastbound. Proceed about 3000 feet to the stop sign at Maxim-Southard Road. Turn left onto Maxim-Southard Road and proceed about 2.5 miles to its end at a tee intersection with Maxim Road. Turn right onto Maxim Road and cross the railroad tracks, proceeding about 0.9 mile to the traffic light at Lakewood-Farmingdale Road/CR 547. Turn left onto CR 547 and proceed about 1 mile to the interchange with I195. Continue on CR 547 through the interchange to the traffic light, bearing left out of the interchange for a left turn as described above under Via I195/NJ138.

Chick-Fil-A at US 9 and Lane's Mill Road

The Chick-Fil-A at US 9 and Lane's Mill Road is in a shopping center at the northeast corner of the intersection, clearly visible from the road. The simplest way to get there is via US 9, using I195 to get to it if necessary (taking the ramp for exit 28A for US 9 South). Lane's Mill Road is about 2.3 miles south of the I195 interchange; bear to the right for a near-side jughandle ramp. (If the jughandle is congested, it may be easier to set up for the left turn onto US 9 North and enter the shopping center from US 9 North.)

If you are coming from the east via the I195 corridor, or coming southbound via CR 547 (from NJ 33/NJ34 or the Tinton Falls area—see directions above involving Tinton Falls Road and Asbury Road) it may be easier to come south on CR 547 via the interchange with I195:

Leaving the interchange of CR 547 and I195 southbound on CR 547/Lakewood-Farmingdale Road, you will approach a traffic light about 900 feet south of the interchange. If there is a line of traffic waiting at the light, it is mose likely waiting for the left turn lane; go around it to the right when you can, going straight through the light (at Old Tavern Road/Herbertsville Road).

After the RR Crossing, turn left onto Maxim-Southard Road.
Maxim-Southard Road approaching Lane's Mill Road. Maxim-Southard
bends to the left. Turn right onto Lane's Mill Road.
Lowes Warehouse storage on your right as you approach the shopping center entrance on the right.

Proceed southbound on CR 547 for about 0.8 mile to the first traffic light at Maxim Road. Turn right onto Maxim Road and proceed for about 1.7 miles to the railroad crossing. Cross the railroad tracks and immediately turn left onto Maxim-Southard Road. Proceed about 2.5 miles southbound on Maxim-Southard Road to the intersection with Lane's Mill Road (see photo) and turn right onto Lane's Mill Road. Proceed for about 0.6 mile, past the Lowes storage racks on the right, to the driveway for the shopping center. Turn right into the shopping center, then turn left after the stop line/stop sign. The roadway curves to the right; Chick-Fil-A is on the left.

Directions to Fireman's Field Memorial Parkway Fieldhouse

Directions to Fireman's Field Memorial Parkway Fieldhouse

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Fireman's Field Memorial Parkway Field House is located in Oakhurst, NJ, on Fireman's Field Memorial Parkway on the South edge of Fireman's Field Memorial Park.

Access is via West Park Avenue and Larkin Place. West Park Avenue intersects Monmouth Road on the east and NJ 35, NJ 18, and CR 547/Shafto Corners Road on the west.

From Monmouth Road

From the North

The Cedar Lane Traffic Light—Bear Right and Proceed about 0.9 Miles

West Park Avenue intersects Monmouth Road on the right at a traffic light a little under 0.9 miles south of the Cedar Lane traffic light (where NJ 71 forks to the left; bear right onto the side ramp). Turn right onto West Park Avenue and continue as below.

From the East on W. Park Ave; Right Turn onto Larkin

From the South

West Park Avenue is about 3/4 of a mile north of the traffic light at Roosevelt Avenue. Turn left at the light onto West Park Avenue.

Proceed for about 1150 feet to the first left at Larkin Place and proceed as below under "On Larkin Place."

From the West (North, South)

Approaching West Park Avenue Jughandle
The Jughandle, 750 feet past the light

From NJ 35 Southbound

West Park Avenue is a little over 0.8 miles south of the intersection with Industrial Way. Move to the right before the intersection for a far-side jughandle. Take the jughandle to West Park Avenue eastbound and proceed through the traffic light on West Park Avenue. Continue as below.

From NJ 35 Northbound

The intersection with West Park Avenue is about 0.9 miles north of the intersection with Deal Road. Turn right onto West Park Avenue eastbound and proceed as below.

From the North via NJ 18 Southbound

Take NJ 18 Southbound to the interchange for West Park Avenue (about 2 miles south of the exit for NJ 36) and exit on the second ramp (exit 12A) for West Park Avenue eastbound. Proceed about 0.9 miles to the intersection with NJ 35; continue on West Park Avenue as below.

From the South via NJ 18 Northbound

Take NJ 18 North about 1.4 miles past the Asbury Avenue/NJ 66 interchange to interchange 11. Take Exit 11A ramp for Deal Road east. Turn right onto Deal Road eastbound and proceed about 0.8 miles to NJ 35. Cross NJ 35 at the light and immediately bear right onto the jughandle ramp for NJ 35 Northbound. Join NJ 35 North and proceed about 0.9 miles bearing right to the traffic light for West Park Avenue. Turn right at the light onto West Park Avenue eastbound and proceed as below.

Shafto Corners Rd/CR 547

From the south: Proceed northbound about 0.8 miles past the Asbury Avenue traffic light, bearing right, to the light for West Park Avenue. Turn right onto West Park Avenue and proceeed about 2.7 miles to the intersection with NJ 35. Continue straight on West Park Avenue and proceed as below.

From the north: Take Wyckoff Road/Shafto Corners Road under the Garden State Parkway overpass and through the Wayside Road traffic light (Wayside Road on the right!) Proceed about 1 mile, bearing left, to the West Park Avenue traffic light and turn left from the left lane onto West Park Avenue (eastbound). Proceed about 2.7 miles to the intersection with NJ 35. Continue straight on West Park Avenue and proceed as immediately below.

On West Park Avenue Eastbound

Larkin Place from West Park Avenue Eastbound

Take West Park Avenue eastbound from the intersection with NJ 35. Proceed about 0.9 miles to the traffic light at Whalepond Road, and another 1900 feet to the first right at Larkin Place. Turn right onto Larkin Road.

On Larkin Place

Proceed about 950 feet, past the firehouse on the right, to the second right at Fireman's Memorial Parkway. Turn right onto Fireman's Memorial Parkway.

The Turn is Beyond the Firehouse Turn Right onto Memorial Parkway

Parking for the Fieldhouse is on the right, about 360 feet down the road and past the picnic shelter. The fieldhouse is just beyond the parking area.

The Fieldhouse.

Direction to Atlantic Highlands Boro Hall

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The best access to Atlantics Highlands Boro Hall is via First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, either from NJ 36 or from the local streets to the South.

From NJ 36 Southbound

Approaching First Avenue from the NorthProceed past the intersection with Avenue D and the light for Leonardville Road for about 1200 feet, bearing to the right.  At the next light, First Avenue, cross the intersection and take the far-side jughandle ramp.  Take the ramp onto First Avenue North and continue as below under On First Avenue.The Jughandle For First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands

From NJ 36 Northbound

The First Avenue Intersection from NJ 36 Northbound.

Take NJ 36 northbound throught the traffic light at Grand Avenue.  Continue about 2300 feet to the traffic light for First Avenue.  Turn right at the light and continue as below under On First Avenue.

Via Local Roads From The South

First Avenue may be reached from Locust Point Road and Monmouth Road via Navesink River Road and Hillside Avenue.

On First Avenue

Proceed about one quarter mile north from NJ 36.  The Borough Hall is on your right, between East Highlands Avenue and East Mountain Avenue.

Parking

On-street parking is available in the area.  In addition, there is a municipal lot within about 500 feet, walking distance.

For the lot, turn left on West Mountain Avenue (just past Borough Hall).  Take the first right onto Railroad Avenue; the lot is 140 ahead on your left.  Or pass Railroad Avenue and take the next right onto West Avenue; the lot entrance is 

Directions to Bey Hall at Monmouth University

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Bey Hall from the West. Note that Parking runs North-South

Monmouth University is in West Long Branch extending irregularly around the intersection of Cedar Lane (east-west) and Norwood Avenue (extending south of Cedar Lane).  Bey Hall (in the Leon Hess Business School) is a smaller building on the east side of a large parking lot in the southern lobe of the campus.  The best entrance is on the west side of the campus, on Larchwood Avenue, about 2,200 feet (0.4 miles) south of Cedar Lane. 

As you enter the parking lot, Bey Hall will be at about 11 o'clock.  The layout of the parking lot has been changed since this overhead was taken; the rows run north-south and the rows nearest Bey Hall may be restricted.

Monmouth U. Entrance on Larchwood, From the North

Monmouth U. Entrance on Larchwood, From the South

From the Vicinity of Monmouth Mall

From GSP Exit 105/Hope Road

Via the Garden State Parkway

Via the New Jersey Turnpike

From the North Or South Via NJ 18

From the North Via NJ 35

From the North Via US 9

From the North Via NJ 34

From the West Via NJ 33

From the South East or West Via NJ 138/I95

From the South Via NJ 35

From the South Via NJ 34

From the South Via NJ 71

From the North Via NJ 35

Take NJ 35  South to and through the County Road 537 traffic light.  Continue to and through the Wyckoff Road traffic light (0.8 miles).  The next light is for NJ 36 and you need to make a left turn.  Owing to construction and changing traffic patterns, you may need to move to the right for a far-side jughandle ramp or to the left for a turn at the new signal.  Either way, make the left turn onto NJ 36 North (travelling east at this point) and follow the directions below for From the Vicinity of Monmouth Mall.

Alternative: Continue South (straight)for about 1.9 miles on NJ 35 to the third traffic light for West Park Avenue, and about 770 feet further in the right lane to a far-side jughandle ramp.  Turn into the jughandle to make the turn onto West Park Avenue eastbound.  Passing straight through the same light on West Park Avenue, proceed as described immediately below after the turn onto West Park Avenue.

From the South Via NJ 35

Take NJ 35 North.  After the Deal Road traffic light, move to the right for a right turn at the next traffic light, West Park Avenue (about 0.9 miles past Deal Road).  Turn right onto West Park Avenue and proceed about 1.5 miles to the tee intersection.  Turn right onto Monmouth Road southbound, and proceed for about 0.1 miles to the left turn for Park Avenue.  Towne Hardware (Benjamin Moore, Best Hardware) is on the near left-hand corner.  Make the left turn and proceed for about 1/3 mile to the four-way stop at Larchwood Avenue.  Turn left (north) onto Larchwood and proceed for about 1/2 mile to the Monmouth University entrance on the right.

From the West Via NJ 33

Take NJ 33 East.  Approaching Freehold (past Milhurst Road/CR 527) NJ 33 splits into express and local roads.  Bear left for the express road (East NJ 33 to South US 9/Asbury Park).  Continue to the interchange for NJ 34.  Take NJ 34 South/NJ 33  East for about 0.9 miles to the traffic circle.  Take NJ 33 East out of the circle (third exit) for less than 0.2 miles to the traffic light for Wyckoff Road/Shafto Road/CR 547.  Take the far-side jughandle ramp for the left turn onto CR 547.  Take CR 547 for about 3.2 miles to the traffic light for West Park Avenue (on the right).  Turn right onto West Park Avenue.  Follow the directions just above for From the South Via NJ  35, starting at the point where you have just turned onto Deal Road.  The Route 35 traffic light is about 2.7 miles to the east on Deal Road.

From the South Via NJ 34

South of the Garden State Parkway interchange at GSP mile 98: Take NJ 34 north to the Garden State Parkway entrance (at GSP mile 98).  Take the Garden State Parkway North and follow the directions above for From the South via the Garden State Parkway.  The mile 104 tolls are about 6 miles northbound on the GSP.

North of the Garden State Parkway interchange at GSP mile 98: Take NJ 34 north to the traffic light for Wyckoff Road.  Turn right onto Wyckoff Road and proceed about 3.2 miles to the traffic light for West Park Avenue.   Turn right onto West Park Avenue.  Follow the directions above for From the South Via NJ  35, starting at the point where you have just turned onto Deal Road.  The Route 35 traffic light is about 2.7 miles to the east on Deal Road.

From the South East or West Via NJ 138/I95

From the east, via NJ 138: Take NJ 138 West to the traffic light for New Bedford Road.  Continue about 0.3 miles to the right-hand ramp for NJ 18 North.  Take the ramp and follow the directions below for From the North or South Via NJ 18/From the south. Exit 11a is about 8.8 miles, exit 13b about 8.2 miles, northbound on NJ 18.

Alternative from the east: Continue 1.3 miles past the interchange with NJ 18 to the Garden State Parkway.  Take the near-side right-hand cloverleaf ramp for the Garden State Parkway North.  Follow the directions below for From the North or South Via the Garden State Parkway.  Exit 105 is about 7.6 miles north on the GSP.

From the west, via I195:  Proceed eastbound approaching exit 35a.  Move to the right lane, passing exits 35a and 35b, preparing to exit on the right at exit 36.  I195 becomes NJ 138 as the road rises to cross the Garden State Parkway. On the descent, the exit ramp appears with little warning.  Take the cloverleaf ramp.  Two ramps fork from the cloverleaf ramp to serve a carpooling lot.  Bear to the right at the first fork and to the left immediately thereafter at the second.  Follow the directions below for Via the Garden State Parkway/From the south.  The mile 104 tolls are about 5.5 miles northbound on the GSP.

Alternative from the west: Take I195 East 1.2 miles past the Garden State Parkway interchange.  (I195 becomes NJ 138.)  Take the ramp for NJ 18 North and proceed as directly below.  Exit 11a is about 8.8 miles, exit 13b about 8.2 miles, northbound on NJ 18.

Note: It is also possible to exit to NJ 34 North at exit 35b on I195, following directions found under From the South Via NJ 34.

From the North Via US 9

Take US 9 Southbound.  After the exit ramp for Throckmorton lane/Ticetown Lane, move left and prepare for a left-hand exit onto NJ 18 South.  From the Throckmorton/Ticetown ramp, continue 1.8 miles on US 9 South to the traffic light for Spring Valley Road and another 1/4 mile to the left-hand exit ramp for NJ 18 South.  Take the ramp and follow the directions below for From the North or South Via NJ 18/From the north.  Exit 13a will be about 16.3 miles southbound on NJ 18.

From the North Via NJ 34

Take NJ 34 South to the traffic light for CD 537.  Continue south on NJ 34 for about 1 mile to the cloverleaf ramp for NJ 18 South.  Take the ramp and take NJ 18 South.  Follow the directions immediately below for From the North or South Via NJ 18.  Exit 13a is about 4.8 miles southbound on NJ 18.

From the North Or South Via NJ 18

Take NJ 18 to exit 13b.  From the North (18 South) the exit is from the left-hand lane; from the South (18 North) the exit is on the right.  The ramps from exit 13b join NJ 36 North.  Continue on Route 36 for about 1 mile to the third traffic light at Route 35 bearing right at the second light to avoid the left-turn lanes,  and continue straight ahead, following the directions below for From the Vicinity of Monmouth Mall.

Alternate from the South via Deal Road: Exit at exit 11a for Deal Road east.  Turn right at the end of the ramp and proceed about 0.8 miles eastbound to the traffic light at NJ 35.  Continue straight through the light (left and center lanes) for about 1.4 miles; Deal Road ends at a tee intersection.  Turn left onto Monmouth Road.  Proceed north on Monmouth road for about 1.2 miles to Park Avenue on the right.  Towne Hardware (Benjamin Moore, Best Hardware) is on the far right-hand corner.  Turn right onto Park Avenue and proceed for about 1/3 mile to the four-way stop at Larchwood Avenue.  Turn left (north) onto Larchwood and proceed for about 1/2 mile to the Monmouth University entrance on the right.  (Note: the Deal Road route will be shorter but the traffic light at NJ 35 can have traffic backed up three or four cycles deep.)

Via the Garden State Parkway

Take the Garden State Parkway to exit 105.

From the south: Take the local—outer—roadway leaving the toll plaza at mile 104.  If using EZ-Pass, take the rightmost of the Express EZ-Pass lanes and move toward the right immediately after the tolls.)

From the north: Take either the express or local lanes when the Parkway divides south of the toll plaza near mile 127.  (The express lanes are more easily clogged by a few slow drivers, but at rush hour they may be preferable.)

 At the first (Hope Road) traffic light, proceed straight ahead, following the directions immediately below.

From GSP Exit 105/Hope Road

Proceed travelling to the east  on Route 36 North.   Continue about 1.5 miles, bearing to the right at the second light to avoid the left-turn lanes, proceeding straight to the third traffic light at Route 35.  Continue as immediately below.

From the Vicinity of Monmouth Mall

Take NJ 36 North towards the shore.  About 1.2 miles past the NJ 35 intersection turn right onto NJ 71 South (second light past NJ 35).  Proceed about 1 mile to the Locust Avenue/Cedar Avenue light.  This appears to be a fork in the road; bear left onto Cedar Avenue for NJ 71.  Continue for about 0.4 miles to the intersection of Larchwood Avenue; turn right onto Larchwood.  Proceed for about 0.4 miles to the MonmouthUniversity Entrance road on the left.  Turn left and proceed to the guardhouse.  (You may be required to get  a parking tag if the guardhouse is manned.)  Proceed into the parking lot; Bey Hall is at eleven o'clock as you enter the lot.

From the South Via NJ 71

Take NJ 71 north to the traffic light for Park Avenue.  Turn left onto Park Avenue and proceed for about 0.4 miles to the 4-way stop at the intersection with Larchwod Avenue.  Turn right (north) onto Larchwood and proceed for about 1/2 mile to the Monmouth University driveway on the right.  Turn right and proceed to the guardhouse.  (You may be required to get  a parking tag if the guardhouse is manned.)  Proceed into the parking lot; Bey Hall is at eleven o'clock as you enter the lot.

Alternative: There is an entrance directly into the Monmouth University from NJ 71.  (It may not be usable as an exit, however.)  At the Park Avenue traffic light, continue straight for about 0.4 miles; the alternative entrance will be on your left.

Via the New Jersey Turnpike

North of Interchange 8A: Take the turnpike to Interchange 11 for the Garden State Parkway.  Leaving the toll plaza, bear left for the GSP South.  Follow the directions above for Via the Garden State Parkway/From the North.  Exit 105 is about 23.2 miles south.

South of Interchange 8A: Take the turnpike to Interchange 7a for I195.  Leaving the Toll Plaza bear right for I195 East.  Follow the directions above for From the South East or West Via NJ 138/I95—From the west, via I195.  Interchange 36 is about 28.2 miles to the east on I195.

Alternative: Take the turnpike to Interchange 8 for NJ 33.  Leaving the toll plaza, take the ramp for NJ 33 East.  (Owing to construction and changing traffic patterns, the location of the ramp will change.)  Follow the directions immediately below for From the West Via NJ 33.  The express/local split is bBetween 8.5 and 9.4 miles east on NJ 33 (depending on ramp location).

Directions to the Joseph F. Haggerty Jr. Education Center at the Freylinghuysen Arboretum

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parking is just south.

The Joseph F. Haggerty Jr. Education Center is located on the grounds of the Freylinghuysen Arboretum on East Hanover Avenue in Morris County, NJ, not far from downtown Morristown.

The entrance road is on East Hanover Avenue, about 280 feet to the east of the Morris County Library entrance drive and traffic light, on the eastbound (south) side of Hanover Avenue. Right Turn Into Freylinghuysen Arboretum from the West Left Turn Into Freylinghuysen Arboretum from the East

From The East Hanover Avenue Entrance

Haggerty Center

Enter the Freylinghuysen Arboretum from East Hanover Avenue (about 215 feet west of the Morris County Library traffic light), turning south. Proceed up the narrow drive (15 mph speed limit!) alert for pedestrians for about 850 feet. Haggerty Center is ahead on your left. Continue past the building and turn left into the parking area (about 450 feet). There is a rear entrance to the building.

To the Rear Entrance

From the South Via the Garden State Parkway

From the South and West Via I78

From the South and East Via I78

Via I78 Between I287 (Exit 29) and NJ 24 (Exit 48)

From the South Via I287

From the South and East Via NJ 24

From the West Via CR 510

From the West Via NJ 10

From the West Via I80

From the East Via CR 510

From the East Via NJ 10

From the East Via Whippany Road

From the East Via Hanover Avenue

From the East Via I280

From the East Via I80

From the North Via I287

From Morristown Green

Via US 202

US 46

From the South and West Via I78

Take I78 East to exit 29 (signed I287 to US 202 US 206 I80/​Morristown/​Sommerville) for I287 North. This is a two-lane exit: from the center lane of I78 East, take the right-hand ramp (for the exit) ending up in the left lane of the exit ramp. After about 1/2 mile, the ramp for I287 North branches to the left. Take the ramp for I287 North. After joining the main highway, follow the directions immediately below for From the South Via I287. Exit 36b will be about 15.7 miles Northbound on I287.

Exit 36B Coming Up Fast From Lafayette to Ridgedale: Move to the Right Lane. Right Turn onto Ridgedale Avenue Traffic Light for Morris County Library on Hanover (from the
West). The Arboretum Driveway is Just Visible (Far Right)

From the South Via I287

Take I287 North to Exit 36b for CR 510 West/​Lafayette Avenue. Remain on the right off the ramp. About 700 feet after you join Lafayette, another ramp joins on the right. Move into the lane from that ramp as soon as it is safe to do so. About 410 feet after the second ramp joins, the right lane becomes a right-turn ramp at an intersection (signed for Cedar Knolls). Take that ramp onto Ridgedale Avenue north. Proceed about 0.8 miles to the traffic light at East Hanover Avenue (CR 650). Turn right (eastbound) onto East Hanover Avenue and proceed for about 1/2 mile, moving into the right lane as soon as you cross over I287, to the traffic light for the Morris County Library. Continue straight through the light for another 215 feet and turn right into the Freylinghuysen Arboretum driveway. Follow the directions above for From the East Hanover Avenue Entrance.

From Ridgedale Avenue: Right onto East Hanover Avenue

“Southeast” Corner of Morristown Green. Turn Left. Morristown Green East—Bear Right Morristown Green “Northeast”—Straight
Ahead for Morris Street

From the West Via CR 510

Take CR 510 East into Morristown. You will enter on the west ("southwest") corner of Morristown Green, with the Green on your left. (Traffic moves counterclockwise around the Green.) Bear left to the far corner of the Green. Then bear right to exit the Green straight ahead (diagonally opposite where you entered the Green) crossing Dumont Place onto Morris Street. Proceed as directly below for From Morristown Green.

From Morristown Green

Take Morris Street north from the “northeast” corner of Morristown Green (crossing Dumont Place). Proceed about 0.4 miles to the railroad overpass, and another 0.1 mile to the traffic light and left turn for Ridgedale Avenue. Turn left onto Ridgedale Avenue and proceed another 0.9 miles, bearing right, to the traffic light for Hanover Avenue (photo above). Turn right onto Hanover Avenue (CR 650). Turn right (eastbound) onto East Hanover Avenue and proceed for about 1/2 mile, moving into the right lane as soon as you cross over I287, to the traffic light for the Morris County Library. Continue straight through the light for another 215 feet and turn right into the Freylinghuysen Arboretum driveway. Follow the directions above for From the East Hanover Avenue Entrance.

From the East Via CR 510

Take CR 510 West. Approaching the traffic light for Morristown Airport, move into the right-turn lane. Do not turn into the airport; instead continue straight for about 230 feet, then turn right onto the entrance ramp for NJ 24 West (signed NJ 24 West to I287). Follow the directions below for From the South and West Via NJ 24. Exit 1a will be about 1.2 miles ahead.

From the South Via the Garden State Parkway

Take the GSP North. Approaching the tolls at mile 143, keep to the right. (If you use one of the right three toll lanes, move left exiting the tollboth area to avoid exit 142a.) Proceed about 830 feet past the toll booths and take the two-lane, right-hand ramp for exit 142b. Take the ramp to the local lanes of I78 West and follow the directions immediately below for From the South and East Via I78. Exit 48b will be about 3.6 miles west on I78.

From the South and East Via I78

Take I78 West using the local ("All Exits") lanes. At exit 48b, bear right for the NJ 24 (all lanes turn onto the ramp). Follow the directions immediately below for From the South and East Via NJ 24; exit 1a is about 9.5 miles north and west on NJ 24.

From the South and East Via NJ 24

(NJ 24 West travels generally northwest.) Take NJ 24 West to exit 1a. Take the ramp for exit 1a for CR 511 South/​Morristown. When the ramp ends, remain in the right lane. Continue under the overpass; past it the right lane becomes a right-turn ramp (signed Morris Plains/​E. Hanover Ave. Take this turn and proceed for about 0.3 miles. The Arboretum entrance is on your left.

From the West Via NJ 10

Take NJ 10 East.  After the exit ramp for Dryden Way, move to the right.  Proceed about 0.4 miles to the traffic light for Ridgedale Avenue.  Turn right onto Ridgedale and proceed about 1.2 miles, moving to the left approaching the traffic light for Cedar Knolls Road.  Turn left and proceed on Cedar Knolls Road.  After about 0.7 miles, Cedar Knolls road turns left at an intersection. Do not turn; continue forward on Park Avenue for about 0.3 miles to the traffic light for Whippany Road.  Turn right on Whippany Road and follow the directions below for From the East Via Whippany Road.  The interchange with NJ 24 is about 1100 feet ahead.

From the East Via NJ 10

Take NJ 10 West to Whippany Road to the traffic light at Troy Hills Road. Continue through the light, moving to the right. At the next light, take the far-side jughandle ramp for Whippany Road. Proceed as immediately below; the Hanover Avenue turn is about 2.2 miles westbound on Whippany Road.

From the East Via Whippany Road

Take Whippany Road westbound to the interchange with NJ 24. Before the overpass, a ramp (exit 1a) joins Whippany Road as an extra lane on the right. Move into that lane. Beyond the underpass, this lane becomes the right turn ramp for Hanover Avenue. Turn right onto Hanover Avenue and proceed as immediately below; the Arboretum entrance is approximately 0.3 miles westbound on Hanover Avenue.

From the East Via Hanover Avenue

Take Hanover Avenue westbound to the entrance to Freylinghuyen Arboretum, a left turn, about 280 feet before the traffic light for the Morris County Library (on the right). Follow directions above for From the East Hanover Avenue Entrance.

Via I78 Between I287 (Exit 29) and NJ 24 (Exit 48)

From the King George Road interchange (exit 36) to the West (lower numbers) I287 is the shorter route; from King George Road to the East (higher numbers) NJ 24 is the shorter route. Which will be faster will depend somewhat on traffic.

Via I78 West to I287 North: Take I78 West to exit 29 for I287 North. Approaching the exit, move to the right lane. Two lanes exit for I287. About 1/2 mile after the exit ramp begins, the ramp for I287 North branches to the right. Take that ramp for I287 North, then follow the directions above for From the South Via I287. Exit 36b will be about 15.4 miles northbound on I287.

Via I78 East to NJ 24 West: Take I78 East. The road divides into express and local lanes. Bear right for the local lanes (signed Local/​East I78 to GSP/​Newark/​All Exits) and continue on the local lanes to exit 48 for NJ 24. Bear LEFT for the exit to NJ 24. Proceed north/west on NJ 24 as described above for From the South and East Via I78.

From the East Via I280

Take I280 Westbound to its end, where it joins I80 Westbound as the outer lanes, as described immediately below. Follow the directions immediately below for From the East Via I80.

From the East Via I80

Take I80 West to exit 43, signed I287 to US 46/​Morristown/​Mahwah. This ramp becomes an outer roadway for I80 West which runs for several miles. From the start of the ramp, proceed about 2.1 miles to the fork for exit 43a, I287 North/​South. Take the left fork for I287 South/​Morristown. The ramp joins I287 South on the left. Follow the directions below for From the North Via I287. Exit 36 is about 5.1 miles south on I287.

From the West Via I80

Take I80 East to exit 43 (right-hand exit). Proceed about 770 feet on the ramp to a fork for I287 North and I287 South. Take the right-hand fork for I287 South and proceed as immediately below for From the North Via I287. Exit 36 will be about 5 miles South on I287.

From the North Via I287

Turn Right from Ridgedale Avenue onto East Hanover Avenue Traffic Light for Morris County Library on Hanover (from the
West). The Arboretum Driveway is Just Visible (Far Right)

Take I287 South to exit 36, signed CR510/​Morris Ave/​Lafayette Ave/​Ridgedale Ave. This is a two-lane exit; take the rightmost lane. Proceed about 700 feet along this ramp and exit to the right on the fork signed for Ridgedale Avenue. Proceed about 270 feet bearing right to the traffic light and turn right onto Ridgedale Avenue northbound. Proceed about 2/3 of a mile to the traffic light at East Hanover Avenue (CR 650). Turn right (eastbound) onto East Hanover Avenue and proceed for about 1/2 mile, moving into the right lane as soon as you cross over I287, to the traffic light for the Morris County Library. Continue straight through the light for another 215 feet and turn right into the Freylinghuysen Arboretum driveway. Follow the directions above for From the East Hanover Avenue Entrance.

Via US 202

For much of its length in northern New Jersey, US 202 parallels I287,and the fastest route is to get onto I287 as soon as possible and continue the trip from there. But if I287 is unavailable for some reason, US 202 provides alternate or bypass routes.

From the North: Take US 202 South to the traffic light for Sylvan Way. Continue straight for 0.6 miles bearing right at the light for NJ 10 for a left turn using the far-side jughandle ramp. Follow the directions above for From the West Via US 10. Ridgedale Avenue is about 1.2 miles from the outlet of the jughandle ramp.

From the South: Take US 202 North into Morristown. The northbound and southbound sides diverge; the northbound side continues on Market Street to the Morristown Green. Turn right onto the Green. Turn left at the first opportunity (around the Green) and bear right to go straight across Dumont Street. Follow the directions above for From Morristown Green.

US 46

As US 46 crosses New Jersey, it parallels I80, closely in some places and at a distance in others. In general, I80 will be the better route, but if I80 is unavailable for some reason US 46 may be an alternate, though not the best. From US 46, there are several reasonable routes south to the Frelinghuysen Arboretum:

Take US 202 South, following the directions above.

Take US 202 NORTH for about 0.3 miles from the center of the US 46—US 202 intersection to the entrance to I287 South (right-hand turn).

Take US 202 south for 0.4 miles. At this point, it turns right onto Littleton Road. Instead, continue straight on Parsippany Road for about 1.6 miles, to the second intersection for N Jefferson Road, this one on the right. Turn right on N Jefferson Road and proceed roughly south for about 2.3 miles to its end on Cedar Knolls Road. Turn left and see the directions above for From the West Via NJ 10, whose route you have just joined.

Directions to One Newark Center

From Raymond and McCarter

View Larger Map
One Newark Center at the northwest corner of Raymond and
McCarter (21).  Parking is in the building attached near the upper left;
Newark Penn Station is at the lower right facing Raymond Plaza.

One Newark Center is located on the northwest corner of NJ 21 and Raymond Boulevard in Newark, New Jersey.  It is about 1,000 feet by sidewalk from Newark Penn Station, in a district containing the Prudential Center, Rutgers University, the Newark Performing Arts Center, and not far from Riverfront Stadium (Newark Bears) and Red Bull Arena, all of which may contribute to traffic.

On-street parking is severely limited.  A parking structure on Mulberry Street connects with the rear of the One Newark Center building, which is shared with Seton Hall Law School.

Parking around the block on Mulberrry (facing north)

Meeting Room

The NJTPA meeting room is on the 17th floor of One Newark Center. ("NJTPA": New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority)

From the Mulberry Street Parking Structure

Take the elevator to Level I (ie. Level "Eye"), NOT the street level. From Level I take the skywalk to the One Newark Center building and take the elevator to the 17th floor.

Newark is at or near the confluence of many highways. Options abound.

From the North Via Garden State Parkway
From the North Via the New Jersey Turnpike
From the North Via NJ 17
From the North Via NJ 21 (McCarter Highway)
From the Lincoln Tunnel
From the Holland Tunnel Via US 1&9
From the Holland Tunnel Via the Newark Bay Extension (I78)
From the New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 14 Exit Tolls
From the East Via NJ 3
From the East Via I280
From the West Via I280
From the West Via NJ 3
From the West Via I78
From the West Via US 22
From the South Via US 1&9
From the South Via the Garden State Parkway
From the South Via the New Jersey Turnpike
From the South Via NJ 27
From the South Via NJ 21 (McCarter Highway)
By Rail

From GSP: Bear Right for I280 East

From the North Via Garden State Parkway

Take the Garden State Parkway South to exit 145 (I280/​CR 501/​/​The Oranges/​Newark/​Harrison). The ramp descends between two compact toll plazas and joins the outlet of the plaza on the right. Immediately move toward the right. The road makes a sharp turn to the left, then forks. Bear right for I280 East/​Newark/​Harrison. Follow the directions below for From the West Via I280. Exit 15 will be about 1.8 miles on th right.

(Note: If traffic reports indicate problems on the NJ Turnpike, I280 or the Stickel drawbridge, do not take this route. Instead take Route 3 instead of the Turnpike and proceed about 5.5 miles to the exit for NJ 21. On the ramp, take the right-hand fork for NJ 21 South and follow the directions below for From the North Via NJ 21.)

From the Lincoln Tunnel

Exiting the tunnel, stay to the left and climb the "Helix". From the top of the Helix proceed about 1.8 miles to NJ Turnpike Interchange 16E/17. Enter the Turnpike southbound (16E) and proceed about 3.6 miles from the tolls to the exit for Interchange 15W for I280. Proceed as directly below.

(Note: If traffic reports indicate problems on the NJ Turnpike, I280 or the Stickel drawbridge, do not take the route. Instead exit at Interchange 16 E or W for NJ 3 West. Proceed to the exit for NJ 21. On the ramp, take the right-hand fork for NJ 21 South and follow the directions below for From the North Via NJ 21.)

From the North Via the New Jersey Turnpike

Take the Turnpike South, either Eastern or Western Spur, to interchange 15W for I280. (The exit ramp is just before a long, rising elevated highway.) Exit at 15W and proceed on I280 East for about 2.8 miles past the tolls, as directly below.

Stickel Drawbridge From I280 W. Prepare to Exit Right. Right Lane for Exit at the Stickel Drawbridge From I280 To McCarter Hwy (NJ 21) South:
Right-Turn Only at the Light at Ramp's End Exit 15 on I280 for McCarter Hwy (NJ 21) South

From the East Via I280

Take I280 West. Approaching the Stickel Drawbridge (a vertical-lift span) move into the right lane (exit-only) for Exit 15 A-B/​NJ 21/​Newark/Belleville. About 150 feet past the bridge, the exit lane splits off, then divides. Proceed straight ahead for Exit 15A/​NJ 21/​Newark/​Downtown/​Ironbound/​NJPAC. The ramp descends into a hairpin turn left under I280, then joins another ramp. After about 330 feet, the two-lane ramp ends at a right-turn only traffic light onto NJ 21 (McCarter Highway) South. Make the right onto McCarter Highway and move to one of the the two center lanes. Follow directions below for From the North Via NJ 21 (McCarter Highway).

Exit from I280 W for McCarter Hwy (NJ 21) South:
Right Lane, Straight Ahead

From the West Via I280

Take I280 Eastbound to exit 15 for NJ 21 (McCarter Highway)/​Arena/​Ironbound/​Downtown Arts/​NJPAC. The ramp ends in a right-turn only traffic light onto McCarter Highway (NJ 21) South. Turn right onto NJ 21 South (McCarter Highway) and get into one of the two center lanes. Follow directions below for From The North Via NJ 21.

On I280 East Approaching Exit 15

From the West Via NJ 3

Take NJ 3 East to NJ 21 (McCarter Highway). Take the ramp for NJ 21 South/​Newark. Follow the directions below for From the North Via NJ 21; Raymond Street will be about 1.6 miles south on NJ 21 (McCarter Highway).

From the North Via NJ 17

(Please note that Route 17 is among the most congested roads in New Jersey and should only be used if it is clearly the best route.)

Take NJ 17 South to the interchange with NJ 3. Take the first right-hand exit for NJ 3 West. Bear left at the fork on the ramp; watch for the full stop about 580 feet past the fork. Continue to join Route 3 West. Follow the directions immediately below for From the East Via NJ 3; it will be about 1 mile to the exit for NJ 21 South.

From the East Via NJ 3

Take NJ 3 West across the Passaic River to the right-hand exit ramp for NJ 21 South (NJ 21/​Passaic/​Newark) and follow the directions immediately below for From the North Via NJ 21.

From the North Via NJ 21 (McCarter Highway)

McCarter Highway South at Center Street. The "trolley" station is to your right here. Parking entrance on Mulberry Street at E. Park, from the South

Take McCarter Highway southbound through the interchange with I280. Stay in the center two lanes. Proceed about 0.6 miles south of the I280 interchange to Center Street. A Newark Light Rail (ie. trolley) station will be on your right. Continue straight through the light, moving into the right lane. Proceed for about 0.2 miles to the light at Raymond Boulevard. One Newark Center is on your right. Turn right at the light and proceed for about 580 feet to Mulberry Street. Turn right and stay to the right; proceed for about 390 feet to the light at E. Park Street. Turn right into the parking structure driveway.

Park and take the elevator to level I ("eye"), then walk across the skywalk to One Newark Center. Take the elevator to the 17th floor and follow the signs to the NJTPA Conference Room.

From the South Via US 1&9

(US 1 and US 9 in New Jersey are not limited-access roadways for most of their lengths, and should only be used if they are clearly the best routes.)

Take US 1, US 9, or US 1&9 northbound. (US 1 North and US 9 North merge in Woodbridge.) Proceed to the Local/Express split approaching Newark Airport (past Fairmont Avenue). Bear right for the Local lanes approaching the North Avenue light. Proceed 1.2 miles to the sign for US 1&9 To NJ 21, US 22/Newark Airport to bear left. Proceed about 780 feet to the fork, bearing left, then proceed 1/2 mile to the sign for NJ 21 to US 22/U-Turn/Downtown/Newark (Left 1/3 Mile). Proceed to that fork, bearing left and taking the fork. Proceed anther 0.2 miles to a sign for NJ 21 North/Newark on the right. Bear right proceeding 500 feet to the fork, taking the right fork. Follow directions below for From The South Via NJ 21. The first grade-level traffic light is about one mile ahead.

From the Holland Tunnel Via US 1&9

(The New Jersey Turnpike is usually the preferred route. US 1/US 9 is an alternate.)

Leaving the tunnel, bear to the left. Follow signs for US 1 US 9. Once ascending the ramp, proceed 1.1 miles as follows: Remain to the left, following the sign for West NJ 139 To I78 US 1 9/Pulaski Skyway. The road crests and descends into a cut/tunnel under Hoboken Avenue. About 480 feet after emerging from the cut, small signs on the overpass warn that the main road ahead is for cars only; other traffic must take the exit 300 feet past the overpass.

Via the main road (Pulaski Skyway): From the overpass with the signs, proceed about 3.2 miles through two overhead truss spans to the right-hand exit for Raymond Boulevard. (The sign is NOT in advance of the exit and it may be in poor condition, so be prepared to exit right as soon as you leave the second overhead truss span.) After about 0.4 miles, the ramp traffic joins Raymond Boulevard. Proceed west for about 1.5 miles on Raymond Boulevard, which joins Market Street, to the point where it bends to the right and splits from Market Street. Newark Penn Station is ahead of you. Proceed for about 660 feet through the station underpass to McCarter Highway, moving to the second-right lane. (The rightmost lane is for right turn only.) Cross McCarter Highway, remaining to the right, and proceed about 640 feet to Mulberry Street. Turn right on Mulberry Street and remain to the right, proceeding about 380 feet to the parking structure entrance on the right (at the light). Enter, park, and take the elevator to level I ("eye"), then walk across the skywalk to One Newark Center. Take the elevator to the 17th floor and follow the signs to the NJTPA Conference Room.

Via local roads (Truck 1 & 9): Take the exit ramp described above. Proceed for about 1/2 mile (parallel to the Skyway) to Wallis Avenue, where US 1&9 turns left. Turn left (US 1&9 makes several sharp bends before straightening out) and proceed for about 1.3 miles to the sign for South US 1 US 9 turning right. Take the right turn (via the ramp) and proceed for 2.4 miles to the place where the ramp from the Pulaski Skyway joins your road, which is now Raymond Boulevard. Proceed as above from this point.

From the South Via the Garden State Parkway

(The route described below is usually the best route.
Alternative 1: Take the GSP North past exit 129 for 13.2 miles, to exit 142A for I78 East; follow the directions below for From the West Via I78. The exit ramp is 3.6 miles from the place where you join the I78 East traffic lane.
Alternative 2: Take the GSP North past exit 129 for 17.4 miles, to exit 145 for I280 East; follow the directions above for From the North Via the Garden State parkway, starting from just beyond the exit toll plaza.)

Take the Garden State Parkway North to exit 129 for the New Jersey Turnpike. Take the NJ Turnpike Northbound, following the directions below for From the South Via the New Jersey Turnpike. Interchange 14/14A/14B/14C is 14.5 miles northbound on the Turnpike.

From the West Via I78

Take the I78 LOCAL LANES eastbound. Proceed to exit 57 for NJ 21 North/Newark/Newark Airport (exit-only from the right lane). From the point where the exit lane separates, proceed about 0.3 miles to the fork in the ramp. Take the right-hand of the fork for NJ 21/Newark. Proceed for one mile; NJ 21 (McCarter Highway) descends to grade level and encounters a traffic light. Proceed straight through the light and follow the directions below for From the South via NJ 21 (McCarter Highway). Lafayette Street is about 1 mile northbound on NJ 21.

From the South Via the New Jersey Turnpike

(The route described here is usually the best. An alternative is to exit the Turnpike at Interchange 11 and take the Garden State Parkway North either to exit 142A (13.2 miles, for I78 East) or 145 (17.4 miles, for I280 East) as described under From the South via the Garden State Parkway. Another alternative is to continue past Interchange 14 etc., to Interchange 15W for I280. From there, follow the directions for From the East Via I280.)

Take the New Jersey Turnpike North to the right-hand exit ramp for Interchange 14/14A/14B/14C (IMMEDIATELY after Newark Airport on the left). The ramp divides. Follow the side for Exit 14/West I78/US 1/US 9/US 22/Newark Airport/Elizabeth. (The side of the fork depends on whether you are exiting from the inner or outer roadway of the Turnpike.) The ramp will loop to the left and the West. Proceed to the exit tolls and follow the directions below for From the New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 14 Exit Tolls.

From the Holland Tunnel Via the Newark Bay Extension (I78)

Leaving the tunnel bear to the right for the NJ Turnpike. Take the ramp and proceed about 2.4 miles to the entrance toll-ticket booths at Interchange 14C. Continue for another 5.9 miles, crossing Newark Bay on the through-arch suspension bridge, to the exit toll for Interchange 14 (for I78 West). Continue as immediately below.

From the New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 14 Exit Tolls

After the toll, bear to the center-right for I78 West/Newark Airport/All Local Exits. Follow signs through the interchange for NJ 21 (McCarter Highway) thus: About 0.2 miles from the sign, bear left but do NOT take the left-hand ramp into the airport. After another 0.1 mile, exit left for US 1&9/To NJ 21 US 22/Newark/U-Turn. Proceed about another 600 feet to the fork and bear right for US 1&9/To NJ 21 US 22/Newark. (The signs are on an overpass; the fork just beyond it.) Continue for about 0.6 miles to where the sign indicates a three-way, two-stage fork. Bear to the right and take the first ramp for NJ 21 North/Newark. Proceed for about 1 mile; McCarter Highway descends to street level and encounters a traffic light. Proceed straight through the light and follow the directions below for From the South via NJ 21 (McCarter Highway). Lafayette Street is about 1 mile northbound on NJ 21.

From the West Via US 22

Take US 22 East to the interchange for US 1&9/I78/New Jersey Turnpike/Newark Airport. At the first fork, remain in the center lane bearing left (under the sign for North/NJ 21/Newark). Proceed 650 feet to the second fork. Remain in the center lane bearing right. Proceed 650 feet in what is now the left lane, to another fork. Bear left for North NJ 21/Newark. Proceed 1.1 miles; NJ 21 (McCarter Highway) descends to grade level and encounters a traffic light. Proceed straight through the light and follow the directions below for From the South via NJ 21 (McCarter Highway). Lafayette Street is about 1 mile northbound on NJ 21.

From the South Via NJ 27

Take NJ 27 (Lincoln Highway, Freylingheusen Avenue) northbound. Watch the left side for Earl Street. (The block on the left past Earl is occupied by a road salt dome.) Proceed about 180 feet to the right-turn ramp onto Poinier and make the turn on the ramp. Proceed about 600 feet; Poinier divides and leads you onto a ramp that makes a hairpin turn below NJ 21, then rises to merge with NJ 21 (McCarter Highway) North. Follow the directions immediately below for From the South Via NJ 21. Lafayette Street will be about 1.2 miles north on NJ 21.

From the South Via NJ 21 (McCarter Highway)

Take McCarter Highway North. After the traffic light for Lafayette Street, move into the left lane. Proceed for about 0.3 miles to the third traffic light after Lafayette, Raymond Boulevard, where there are two left-turn lanes. One Newark Center is on the far left corner of the intersection. Take the right-most left-turn lane and make the left into the right-hand lane on Raymond Boulevard. Proceed in the right-hand lane for about 580 feet to Mulberry Street. Turn right and stay to the right; proceed for about 390 feet to the light at E. Park Street. Turn right into the parking structure driveway.

Park and take the elevator to level I ("eye"), then walk across the skywalk to One Newark Center. Take the elevator to the 17th floor and follow the signs to the NJTPA Conference Room.

By Rail

One Newark Center is about 1,000 feet from Newark Penn Station, which serves New Jersey Transit (trains to/from Hoboken and New York Penn Station), PATH (Newark Station), and the Newark Subway system. Exit the station on the North/West side to Raymond Plaza West. The Newark Penn Station Hilton should be at two o'clock; a skybridge crosses above the roadway to your right. Turn right and walk to the intersection of Raymond Plaza West and Raymond Boulevard. Face left, west along Raymond Boulevard. The next intersection is Raymond Boulevard and McCarter Highway (NJ 21). One Newark Center is on the far right-hand corner of that intersection.

Directions to the Rutgers EcoComplex, Florence, NJ

View Larger Map — The EcoComplex parking ring

View Larger Map — Exit 52a on I295 Rutgers's EcoComplex, from the West: Columbus Road runs
both ahead and to the right.

The Rutgers EcoComplex building is located in Florence, NJ, on Columbus Road (County Road 543) in the corner made by Columbus as it makes a 90-degree turn while meeting Florence-Columbus Road (County Road 656). (As of 1/26/2012, the building's by-the-road sign is hidden by barriers installed for road construction. This may have changed by the time you read this.)

The EcoComplex's Sign, Hidden by Construction

Rutgers's EcoComplex, from the East

From Burlington, NJ and South and West Via US 130

(Those who wish to stay on US 130 as long as possible may use the directions below for Via US 130.)

Proceed on US 130 North through Burlington. After Logan Avenue and Logan Field ballfields (both on left) move into the right lane. Proceed to the traffic light for Columbus Road/County Road 543. Turn right and proceed about 4 1/2 miles to the tee intersection. Turn right. Proceed about 500 feet; the EcoComplex entry drive will be on your right.

Via US 130 (From Robbinsville and North)

Take US 130 South to the interchange with I195. Take the first ramp, for I195 West. Follow directions immediately below from the east via I195. The interchange with I295 is about 4.4 miles down I195

From the East Via I195

Take I95 West to exit 60a for I295 South. Follow directions immediately below from I295.

From The North and East Via US 1

Take US 1 South to the interchange with I295.  Take the second (cloverleaf) ramp for I295 South. Follow the directions below for via I295.  (Exit 52a is about 15.2 miles south of the US1 interchange.)

From the North or South Via I295

Take I295 to interchange 52. Take exit 52a for Columbus. Proceed to the traffic light for Columbus Road (CR 543) (about 1/4 mile past the last ramp from the cloverleaf). Continue straight through the light for about 500 feet; the EcoComplex entry drive will be on your right.

From the East Via NJ 33

Take NJ 33 westbound to the NJ Turnpike at Hightstown (interchange 8). (There is construction in the area and traffic patterns are changing; the entrance and exit ramps are being moved!) Take the NJ Turnpike South and follow the directions immediately below. The ramps for Interchange 6 are about 15.4 miles southbound from Interchange 8.

Via the New Jersey Turnpike

Take the NJ Turnpike North or South to Interchange 6 (signed for the Pennsylvania Turnpike). Approaching the toll plaza, move to the right. Leaving the toll plaza, take the exit on the right for US 130. Stay to the right and take the ramp for US 130 North. Proceed about 1/3 of a mile to the traffic light and turn right onto Florence-Columbus Road. Proceed about 2.4 miles to the traffic light for Columbus Road (CR 543). Continue about 500 feet past the light; the EcoComplex entry drive will be on your right.

If you are coming from the south, DO NOT exit at interchange 5 intending to connect with I295.  The traffic light at the end of the Turnpike exit ramp is extremely unfavorable.  Often, trucks are lined up waiting for that light, which will turn red before one truck has made the turn off the ramp.

If you are coming from the north: the Rutgers EcoComplex web site provides alternate directions which are shorter by two to three miles when coming from the north, but more complicated and more costly in time during most times of the day. Note though that construction around interchange 6 may make them better if Turnpike traffic is very heavy.

Via US 130 (North and East of Burlington)

Take US 130 (North if you are South and West of Florence; South otherwise) to Delaware Avenue/Florence-Columbus Road (Country Road 636). From the south and west, turn right onto Florence-Columbus road; from the north and west make the left turn (from the left turn lane) onto Florence-Columbus Road. Proceed about 2.4 miles to the traffic light for Columbus Road. Continue straight ahead for about 500 feet past the light; the Rutgers EcoComplex entry drive will be on your right.

From The North Via US 206

From north of Trenton: Take US 206 South to the I95/295 cloverleaf. Take the second ramp (signed I95 and I295 South) and follow the directions above via I295. Exit 52a is about 17.3 miles southbound on I295.

In Trenton: Take US 206 South to I195. Take the ramp for I195 West (To I295 South) (first ramp) and proceed about 2000 feet to the interchange with I295. Take ramp for I295 South (second ramp) and follow the directions above for Via I295. Exit 52a is about 7.8 miles south on I295.

Ramp from US 206 South (from the North) to CR 543

North of Columbus: Take US 206 Southbound to the traffic light at Mansfield road. Continue Southbound. About 0.7 miles south of the Mansfield Road light the highway divides. Move to the right. After about another 0.6 miles, take the ramp signed for County Road 543 At the top of the ramp, turn right and proceed about 1.8 miles to the left turn into the Rutgers EcoComplex entrance drive (from left turn lane).

From The South Via US 206

Ramp from US 206 North (from the South)to CR 543

Take US 206 North past the Columbus Farmers' Market (on the left). Get to the right after the Farmers' Market traffic light and continue on US 260 about 0.9; US 206 becomes a divided highway. About 180 feet further, take the ramp signed for CR 543. At the end of the ramp turn left and proceed for about 1.9 miles to the left turn into the Rutgers EcoComplex entrance drive (from the left turn lane).

From Colt's Neck, Freehold, and Jackson Via County Road 537/Monmouth Road

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Take County Road 537 West to the traffic light for New Jersey 68. Turn right onto NJ 68 North and proceed nearly 0.6 miles to the intersection with Mt. Pleasant Road/County Road 543. Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Road and proceed for about 5 3/4 miles, through and past the center of Columbus, where it becomes Columbus Road, to the left turn into the Rutgers EcoComplex entrance drive (from the left turn lane).

From the South Jersey Shore

The New Jersey road net does not provide good access from east to west except in limited corridors. Depending on your location and your familiarity with local roads, your best route may be to take the Garden State Parkway North to I195 or South to the Atlantic City Expressway (from which you can reach I295. Connecting with NJ 33 or County Road 537 may also be an option. From the Matawan area, County Road 3 will link you to NJ 33 and will probably be the shortest route via the Turnpike southbound. If you are nearer to Brick than to Atantic City, taking NJ 70 to connect with US 206 is shorter in miles, but not necessarily in time. Taking NJ 70 past the Fort Dix-McGuire-Lakehurst reservation and connecting through Brown's Mills and Pembreton will shave a few miles off. Just remember that the environmentalists and professional planners will be happier if you don't show up to speak up for your rights!

From Northwest and North Central New Jersey

The New Jersey road net does not provide good access to Florence and the EcoComplex from these areas. Depending on where you are, it may be best to use I80, I78, or I287 to connect with the New Jersey Turnpike, or to take US 206 or NJ 31 south to I95/I295 (but beware of the Flemmington bottleneck). Just remember that the environmentalists and professional planners will be happier if you don't show up to speak up for your rights!

By Velocipede!

The Rutgers EcoComplex website provides directions for those who prefer to make the trip by bicycle.

Directions to Building A, Gloucester County Clayton Complex

The Gloucester County Complex at Clayton, Building "A", seen from the driveway. Parking is to the left.

The Gloucester County Complex at Clayton is located on the west (southbound) side of NJ 47, about 2.3 miles south of West Street and downtown Glassboro, NJ. It is not convenient to any major highway, but you can get here from there!

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From the North and East Via The NJ Turnpike
From The North and East Via I295
From The North Via NJ 55
From the North Via NJ 47 or County Road 553
From the East Via the Atlantic City Expressway
From The East Via US 322
From The Vicinity of Bridgeport (Including Via US 130)
From the South Via County Road 553 (Buck Road)
From the South Via NJ 47
From South and West of Camden Via I295 Or The NJ Turnpike

Gloucester Clayton Complex from the South

From the South Via NJ 55

Take NJ 55 northbound to exit 43. Turn right off the ramp onto Little Mill Road. Proceed eastbound for under half a mile to the traffic light for NJ 47/Delsea Drive. Turn left (north) at the light and proceed about 2.8 miles northbund; the Gloucester County Clayton Complex will be on your left.

From the South Via County Road 553 (Buck Road)

Proceed northbound on CR 553 to the traffic light at County Road 610 (Clayton Aura Road). Turn right onto CR 610 and proceed eastbound. At about 1.4 miles, CR 610 joins County Road 608 and becomes Academy Street. Continue on CR 608/610 for about another 1/4 mile to the traffic light for N 47 (N. Delsea Drive). Turn left onto NJ 47 and proceed northbound as immediately below.

From the South Via NJ 47

Proceed northbound to the traffic light at E/W Academy Street. Continue on NJ 47 for about 1.2 miles; the Clayton complex is on your left.

From the North and East Via The NJ Turnpike

Take the NJ Turnpike South to interchange 3. Exit at interchange 3 for NJ 168 North (North Black Horse Pike) and take the right-hand ramp after the toll. Proceed about 0.8 miles to the entrance ramp for I295 South (the far-side cloverleaf ramp). Turn onto the ramp and follow the directions immediately below.

From The North and East Via I295

Take I295 South past interchange 28 (NJ 16/Black Horse Pike). Stay to the right through interchange 26, remaining on I295. When the ramp straightens, get to the left. Take the left-hand exit for NJ 42 South/Atlantic City. Proceed south on NJ 42 for about 1.4 miles to exit 13 for NJ 55. Take the exit and proceed south on NJ 55 for about 7 miles to exit 53 for County Road 553 (Glassboro Road). Take the ramp for exit 53a (CR 553 South/Pittman/Glassboro). Follow the directions from the North via CR553 (two headings down). The intersection with NJ 47 will be about 2.3 miles from the exit off NJ 55.

Gloucester Clayton Complex from the North

From The North Via NJ 55

Take NJ 55 southbound to interchange 53A. Exit at 53A for County Road 553 South (Woodbury/Glassboro Road South). Follow directions from north via NJ 47 or CR 553 immediately below.

From the North Via NJ 47 or County Road 553

Proceed southbound. CR 553 joins NJ 47 (right turn from CR 553). Continue/proceed southbound on NJ 47 through Glassboro and beyond for a total 3.4 miles. The Clayton complex is on your right.

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From the East Via the Atlantic City Expressway

Proceed westbound on the Atlantic City Expressway to interchange 38 for Williamstown Road/CR 536 Spur. Turn left at the top of the ramp and proceed about 1.9 miles into Monroe to the traffic light at N/S Main Street. This is a 5-entrance intersection. US 322 West leaves the intersection at about two o'clock ("easy" right—not hard right—turn). Make the turn on US 322 West and follow the directions immediately below from the east via US 322.

("Easy" right in Monroe: Enter at
the upper right; exit to the left.)

Turn LEFT here onto NJ 47 South. (Use Left Turn lane.)

From The East Via US 322

Drive westbound on US 322. Entering Glassboro, approaching the intersection with NJ 47 (at the traffic light), move into the left turn lane and turn left onto NJ 47 South. Proceed about 1.7 miles; the Clayton complex will be on your right.

US 322 East through Glassboro

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From The Vicinity of Bridgeport (Including Via US 130)

Get on US 322 eastbound. (There is a cloverleaf from US 130 at Bridgeport.) Proceed eastbound to and past I95 and the NJ Turnpike, following the directions immediately below.

From South and West of Camden Via I295 Or The NJ Turnpike

Via I295: Proceed north- or southbound as necessary to reach interchange 11. Exit at the ramp for 11a, US 322 Eastbound. Proceed about 3.8 miles to NJ Turnpike interchange and continue as below.

Via the NJ Turnpike: Proceed North- or Southbound as necessary to reach interchange 2. Exit at interchange 2 and turn right onto US 322 East. After about 8.8 miles you will pass through Rowan University, first on the left, then on both sides, starting after the traffic light for Bowe Boulevard/Harvard Road. Proceed about 3/4 of a mile to a very small three-way traffic circle. (More precisely, this is a "roundabout" because incoming traffic faces a stop or yield sign.) You need to continue on US322 East, which requires that you take the second exit ramp out of the circle. Continue about 0.3 miles to the second traffic light where the road ends at a tee intersection. Turn right onto NJ 47 South and proceed for about 2.1 miles to the Gloucester Clayton Complex on your right.

Directions to College Center, Richard Stockton College, Galloway Twp, NJ

Richard Stockton College Campus Center

Richard Stockton College has entrances on Pomona Road  (County Road 575) (North Entrance) and West Jimmie Leeds Road (County Road 561) (Main Entrance).  (There are other entrances; these directions use these two.)

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From the North Entrance
From the Main Entrance
From the East Via US 30
From the North Via Garden State Parkway
From the West Via US 30
From the West Via US 40
From the West Via US 322
From the West Via the Atlantic City Expressway
From the South Via the Garden State Parkway

From North Via Garden State Parkway

North Entrance from the East

Proceed southbound to Exit 44 for County Road 575 - Pomona.  Turn right at end of ramp and proceed nearly 1/2 mile westbound to College Entrance on the left.  Turn into the entrance (College Road/Vera King Farris Drive).  Follow directions from North Entrance immediately below.

Sign for Campus Center Parking, from North. Turn right here.

From North Entrance

From Pomona Road, proceed about 0.8 miles on College Drive/Vera King Farris Drive.  A sign on the left will indicate parking for the College Center.  (Both the Parking and the Campus Center are on the right.)

From The West Via US 30 (White Horse Pike)

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Proceed eastbound to traffic light for South Cologne Road.  Proceed two more miles on White Horse Pike to West Jimmie Leeds Road (right turn only, no traffic light).  Turn right onto West Jimmie Leeds road and proceed for about 0.6 miles to the intersection of West Jimmie Leeds Road and South Pomona Road.

At this point you may turn left onto South Pomona (eastbound) and proceed 2.6 miles to the North Entrance, turn right, and follow the directions above for the North Entrance, or you may continue straight for another 1.1 miles on Jimmie Leeds Road, then turn left into the Stockton college Main Entrance (and drive about 1.5 miles into the campus), following the directions from the Main Entrance immediately below.

Stockton College North Entrance from the West

Stockton Main Entrance Sign (from the West)

From the Main Entrance

Turn Left into Campus Center Parking

Proceed about 1.5 miles on College Drive/Vera King Farris Drive.  On the right you will see a sign for Campus Center parking.  Turn left into the parking lot in front of the Campus Center. 

From the West Via US 40 (Harding Highway)

Take US 40 eastbound to the intersection with US 322 (Black Horse Pike).  Stay to the right approaching the intersection and turn onto the ramp for US 322 eastbound.  Stay to the right and proceed as immediately below. 

From the West Via US 322 (Black Horse Pike)

Take US 322 eastbound to the traffic light and ramp for US 40 (Harding Highway).  Continue straight on US 322, getting into the right lane before the next traffic light (about 0.3 miles).  At the light, take the far-side jughandle ramp for CR 575 (Wrangleboro Road.)  Proceed to and past the Atlantic City Expressway interchange and continue as immediately below.

From The West Via the Atlantic City Expressway

Proceed eastbound to exit 12 for County Road 575, et. al.  At the end of the ramp, turn left onto CR 575, which is called Wrangleboro Road.

Proceed 3.5 miles to traffic light at US 30, then continue on CR 575 (now South Pomona Road) for another third of  mile to the intersection with Jimmie Leeds Road.  You can either continue for 2.6 miles to the North Entrance (on your right, as described above) or turn right on Jimmie Leeds Road and proceed for 1 mile to the Main Entrance (on your left) (also described above).

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From the South Via the Garden State Parkway

Take the Garden State Parkway northbound.  Your exit is via the Atlantic City service area near mile 41.  Move to the left lane in advance (the first warning sign is 3 miles before the service area).  Exit left into the service area and drive just past the restaurant/restroom building.  Turn left, then right, for the exit.

Exit GSP from AtlanticC ity Service Area, north end: Turn left, then right onto exit ramp.
At the end of the ramp, turn left (westbound) on Jimmie Leeds Road.  Proceed about 1.2 miles to the Stockton College Main Entrance (on the right) and follow directions from the Main Entrance, above.Stockton College Main Entrance (on the right) from the East

From The East Via US 30 (White Horse Pike)

Take US 30 westbound about 0.8 miles past the Garden State Parkway interchange to the traffic light for Chris Graupp Drive.  Turn right onto Chris Graupp Drive and proceed for about 1.1 miles to the traffic light at Jimmie Leeds road.  Turn left (westbound) onto Jimmie Leeds road.  (After the light, Chris Graupp Drive becomes a hospital entrance.)  Proceed about 0.4 miles to the Stockton College Main Entrance and turn right onto College Drive/Vera King Farris Drive.  Follow the directions from the Main Entrance (above).

Directions to Jimmy C's in Tom's River

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Jimmmy C's is located at 17 Washington Street in downtown Tom's River.  Directions follow, but be sure to read the section on Parking.

From North via GSP/US 9

Take GSP south to exit 82B (NJ 37 East).  Stay to the right and follow directions From West via NJ 37 immediately below.

From West via NJ 37

Turn Left from Main St./NJ 166 onto Washington

Take NJ 37 eastbound to interchange with GSP.  Approaching the interchange, move to the right (but do not get on either GSP ramp).

About 280 feet past the interchange, turn right onto Main Street/NJ 166 southbound (named Lakewood Road on the north/left).  Follow directions from North via NJ 166 immediately below.

From North via NJ 166

Proceed southbound on NJ 166 past intersection with NJ 37.  Proceed about 2/3 of a mile to the light at Washingon Avenue; get in the left turn lane and turn at the light (Java Joint is on the far left corner).  Jimmy C's is about  80 feet down the block on the right.  See Parking below!

From North via Hooper Avenue

Take Hooper Avenue South to the intersection with NJ 37.  Continue through the intersection for about 0.8 miles to intersection with Washington Street.  Turn right onto Washington.  Proceed about 1000 feet; Jimmy C's is on the left.  See Parking below!

From East via NJ 37

Take NJ 37 West to intersection with Hooper Avenue.  Take far-side jughandle ramp on right to make the left turn onto Hooper Avenue.  Proceed as immediately above via Hooper Avenue.

From South via GSP

Proceed to Exit 81 (Lakehurst Road, County Road 527) and merge onto that road, which becomes West Water Street.  Proceed about 1000 feet to Iron Street and turn left onto Iron Street.  Proceed about 650 feet to the tee intersection and turn right.  Proceed about 280 feet to North Main Street and turn right on North Main.  Proceed about 400 feet to the intersection with Washington Street and turn left onto Washington.  (See photo above, right.  Java Joint is on the far left corner).  Jimmy C's is about  80 feet down the block on the right.  See Parking below!

Approaching Washington Street from the South on NJ 166/South Main StreetFrom South via US 9/Atlantic City Boulevard

Take US 9/Atlantic City Boulevard north to  fork for NJ 166.  Bear right at fork onto NJ 166.  Proceed about 1 mile; NJ 166 makes a hard right to join South Main Street.  Proceed about 330 feet to light at East/West Water Street.  Continue straight, moving into the right turn lane for traffic light at Washington Street (about 560 feet).  (Shore Community Bank will be on the far right corner.)

Turn right onto Washington Street; Jimmy C's is about 80 feet down the block on the right.  See Parking below!

From West via Dover Road/County Road 530

Proceed East on CR 530 to and past the interchange with the GSP/US 9 (interchange 80).  Proceed about 1/4 mil further to South Main Street.  Turn left onto South Main Street (still C/R 530).  Proceed about 1/2 mile; South Main Street makes a hard left to join NJ 166 (still South Main).  Proceed as immediately above to and through light at South Water Street.

Parking

Parking in downtown Tom's River is metered, at 25 cents/hour, quarters only.  Parking onstreet is limited to two or three hours.  For longer parking, there is a parking structure which is accessible through the lot at the end of Robbins Street (first right after Jimmy C's, or first left before it) on the left.  As of January 2012, construction makes it very hard to find an open route into this parking structure.

In addition, about ten 8-hour spaces may be found on Courthouse Street.  This is about 450 feet past Jimmy C's on the left (or 450 feet before it, on the right.)

To explore for more parking, use the Google interactive maps above in Satellite Photo mode.

Rudyard Kipling: The Gods of the Copybook Headings

AS I PASS through my incarnations in every age and race,
I make my proper prostrations to the Gods of the Market Place.
Peering through reverent fingers I watch them flourish and fall,
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings, I notice, outlast them all.

We were living in trees when they met us. They showed us each in turn
That Water would certainly wet us, as Fire would certainly burn:
But we found them lacking in Uplift, Vision and Breadth of Mind,
So we left them to teach the Gorillas while we followed the March of Mankind.

We moved as the Spirit listed. They never altered their pace,
Being neither cloud nor wind-borne like the Gods of the Market Place,
But they always caught up with our progress, and presently word would come
That a tribe had been wiped off its icefield, or the lights had gone out in Rome.

With the Hopes that our World is built on they were utterly out of touch,
They denied that the Moon was Stilton; they denied she was even Dutch;
They denied that Wishes were Horses; they denied that a Pig had Wings;
So we worshipped the Gods of the Market Who promised these beautiful things.

When the Cambrian measures were forming, They promised perpetual peace.
They swore, if we gave them our weapons, that the wars of the tribes would cease
But when we disarmed They sold us and delivered us bound to our foe,
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings said: "Stick to the Devil you know."

On the first Feminian Sandstones we were promised the Fuller Life
(Which started by loving our neighbour and ended by loving his wife)
Till our women had no more children and the men lost reason and faith,
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings said: "The Wages of Sin is Death."

In the Carboniferous Epoch we were promised abundance for all,
By robbing selected Peter to pay for collective Paul;
But, though we had plenty of money, there was nothing our money could buy,
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings said: "If you don't work you die."

Then the Gods of the Market tumbled, and their smooth-tongued wizards withdrew
And the hearts of the meanest were humbled and began to believe it was true
That All is not Gold that Glitters, and Two and Two make Four
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings limped up to explain it once more.

As it will be in the future, it was at the birth of Man
There are only four things certain since Social Progress began.
That the Dog returns to his Vomit and the Sow returns to her Mire,
And the burnt Fool's bandaged finger goes wabbling back to the Fire;

And that after this is accomplished, and the brave new world begins
When all men are paid for existing and no man must pay for his sins,
As surely as Water will wet us, as surely as Fire will burn,
The Gods of the Copybook Headings with terror and slaughter return!

Rudyard Kipling's The Gods of the Copybook Headings was published in 1919, even as the horrors of the Great War were beginning to sink in.  It was as prophetic in the interbellum as it is today.

Some of the things it references may be unfamiliar.  The earthy line about the dog, the sow, and the fool is lifted right from Proverbs 26:11.  The various "ages" refer to political or technological ages.  "Cambrian" in this context refers to a pacifist movement that was popular at Cambridge University.  And a 'Copybook' was a workbook with a proverb or maxim at the top of each page.  The student practiced both handwriting and moral instruction by copying it over and over down the page.

But a prophet is only useful to those who have ears to hear.  Keith Stastiewicz at Entertainment Weekly called it "creepy" and "Seussian" when the the last verse was read in an ad for a novel by Glenn Beck.  And in a HuffPo interview with Beck, an interlocutor and ignoramus named Pat said, of Kipling and his Nobel, Suessian sort of prize?  Don't you love that?  This idiot couldn't rhyme.  Pat could have benefitted from some copybook practice himself.

To Ocean Township West Park (Community) Center

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The Ocean Township West Park Avenue Community Center is located in Ocean, New Jersey, nominally at 615 West Park Avenue.  In fact, it is at the end of Louise Weltz Lane (at Weltz Park) and just to the right.

Parking is limited (check around the side of the building) but parking for the pool and tennis courts (turning left at sign partway up the Lane) appears to serve as an overflow.

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From the West

From the West (coming from Rte 35, Rte 18, Wayside Road or Hope Road) Louise Weltz Lane is the left turn just after the sign.  Although it is not evident in the photos below, there is a left turn lane.

From the East

From the East (coming from Monmouth Road) Louise Weltz Lane is the right turn just before the sign.

Approaching the lane from either side you will see a sign for 615 West Park Avenue.  For the Community ("Rec") Center, continue to the end of the Lane and turn right.

If that parking is full, the parking area to the left may be available for overflow parking.