Sandy Hook (732) 872-5970
Traffic Delays due to Highlands Bridge Construction.
The NJ Department of Transportation is replacing the Highlands Bridge located near the entrance to Sandy Hook. This project is resulting is traffic backups exiting Sandy Hook of 1 to 2 hours on summer weekends between 1 pm and 9 pm. Traffic delays on weekdays or in the off season have thus far been minor.
As of May 1, 2009 all traffic exiting Sandy Hook will be directed over the Highlands Bridge to northbound Route 36. Visitors wishing to go southbound will follow detour signs after the bridge.
View the NJDOT Highlands Bridge Replacement webpage for more information including webcams in real time at 3 intersections near the park.
Summer weekend traffic is especially heavy. Park closures occur when parking lots are filled. The park does not close on weekdays as there is always parking available.
Public transportation is available to Sandy Hook by ferry, bus and train. Click here for more information.
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)-Turn left at traffic light into park.
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.
Map of Sandy Hook, pdf
