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Short Hills, NJ Road Trips

Short Hills, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 57 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Short Hills, NJ spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Downtown Short Hills, NJ, NJ

Photo: MINEIA MARTINS

Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

114.5 mi

South Vineland, NJ

Quickest Drive

18m

East Orange, NJ

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Trips from Short Hills, NJ

Driving from Short Hills, NJ

On average, trips departing from Short Hills, NJ run 57 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 20m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 113 miles (2h 30m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Short Hills, NJ are Vineland, NJ (113.4 mi, 2h 30m), Camden, NJ (89 mi, 1h 57m), Clifton, NJ (17.3 mi, 31m), and Newark, NJ (9.6 mi, 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 57-mile trip from Short Hills, NJ, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Short Hills, NJ and 9 routes heading into Short Hills, NJ, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 113 miles.

The longest mapped route from Short Hills, NJ covers 113 miles and takes approximately 2h 30m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Short Hills, NJ runs about 57 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 57-mile trip from Short Hills, NJ costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Short Hills, NJ include Vineland, NJ, Camden, NJ, Clifton, NJ and Newark, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Hills, NJ by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

14,398

Median Income

$250,001

Median Home Value

$1,621,200

Median Age

40.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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