Directions and Public
Transportation
Sandy Hook (732)
872-5970
View printable PDF with directions to
Sandy Hook
Map of Sandy Hook
Driving
|
Expect Major Delays Leaving Sandy Hook on Weekends because of
Highlands Bridge Construction.
The NJ Department of Transportation has begun work on the
replacement of the Highlands Bridge located near the entrance to
Sandy Hook. The bridge remains open but traffic is restricted to
one lane in either direction. This project is resulting is traffic
backup within Sandy Hook of up to 90 minutes on summer weekends
between 2 pm and 9 pm. Traffic delays on weekdays or at other
times have thus far been minor. Please be aware of these delays
when planning your visit on weekends this summer.
|
From North Jersey and New York: - South on the New Jersey Turnpike -
Exit 11 onto the Garden State Parkway (South) - Exit 117
(Keyport/Hazlet) - After toll, bear left and follow Route 36 East - 12
miles to park entrance (after crossing the Highlands Bridge)
From South Jersey: - North on Garden State Parkway - Exit 105
(Eatontown), bear left for Route 36 East - Continue on Route 36 East,
pass Monmouth Mall and across Route 35 through Eatontown and Long Branch
(Route 36 is called Joline Avenue here). - Continue on Route 36, which
turns left and follows north along ocean. (Route 36 is called Ocean
Blvd. here) - North for six miles through the towns of Long Branch,
Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright to park.
From Philadelphia & Camden, NJ: - New Jersey Turnpike north to Exit 7A
(Shore Points) onto I-195 - East on I-195, to Garden State Parkway
north. - GSP north to Exit 105 (Eatontown). - Then follow “From South
Jersey” directions above.
Air Transportation
The closest airport to Sandy Hook is Newark Liberty Airport
approximately 40 miles from the park entrance.
Click here for the Newark Liberty Airport information
Ground Transportation
Bus:
* New Jersey Transit Bus 834 stops near the park entrance. Phone
1-800-772-2222 for schedule.
* Academy Lines bus service operates direct from New York City to
Highlands. Phone 732-291-1300 or 1-800-242-1339 for schedule.
Click here for the NJ
Transit website
Click here for the
Academy Bus website
Train:
* New Jersey Transit's North Jersey Coast Line to Red Bank, then NJT Bus
834 to Highlands. Buses drop off at or near entrance to Sandy Hook - no
transportation into the park. Phone 1-800-772-2222.
Water Transportation
* Year Round Ferry Service to Highlands:
Seastreak (1-800-BOATRIDE)
provides daily ferry service year around between Manhattan (Pier 11 &
East 35th Street) and Highlands, NJ. It is about 3 miles from the
Seastreak Highlands ferry stop to the park.
* Summer Direct Service to Sandy Hook: Beginning May 31, 2008, there is
direct service to Sandy Hook from Manhattan daily with shuttle bus
service from the Fort Hancock Ferry Landing to North Beach, Gunnison
Beach and Beach Area E. Ferry service is provided by
Seastreak
(1-800-BOATRIDE) from Pier 11 and East 35th Street. Click here for
schedule information.
Click here for
Seatreak.com
Taxi
* Taxi service can provide service into the park by linking the bus stop
and ferry dock in Highlands, and the local train stations.
