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Driving directions are listed below. All directions will lead you to the Stash.  The line of small text under each heading lists likely sources for that route.  We concentrated on finding routes that were easy to follow, and that  kept you on the main roads as much as possible.  There are many shortcuts or faster routes you can take, but these directions offer you the basics.  New Jersey is known to have some very confusing highways and interchanges, so plan ahead, buy or print out maps, etc.  Just be safe and be prepared!  More routes will be added soon!

From the North via New Jersey Turnpike:
Boston, New England States, Upstate New York, Canada

  1. Take I-95 South.  When you enter New Jersey, I-95 will join the Turnpike.
  2. Follow the Turnpike South to the toll barrier, where you get the toll ticket.
  3. You can take the truck or the car lanes when they split.   Take Exit 11.
  4. Pay the toll, and follow the signage for the Garden State Parkway - South.
  5. Follow the directions for "From the North via the Garden State Parkway".

From the North via the Garden State Parkway:
Northern New Jersey, New York City, Upstate New York, Canada

  1. Take the Garden State Parkway South.  Use the Local Lanes.
  2. Take the Parkway Exit 109 (Rt. 520).
  3. When the ramp ends, make a left at the light onto Newman Springs Rd.
  4. Follow Newman Springs Rd. (Rt. 520 East) for approximately 2 miles.
  5. Make a left at the light onto Broad St. (Rt. 35 North).
  6. The Stash is a mile down on the Right, across from Starbucks Coffee.
  7. Welcome to Downtown Red Bank!

NOTE:  Beware of traffic jams on the Southbound Parkway!  This is common on summer weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day,  when the route is usually jam-packed with Jersey Shore vacation travelers.  Usually, the "recommended" detour of getting off the Parkway and taking US Route 9 is not worth it.  Most detours involving Route 35 are worth the effort, since this road will lead you right into Downtown Red Bank.

From the North via Route 9:
Northern New Jersey, New York City

  1. Catch Route 9 South from I-287, Turnpike Exit 11, or Parkway Exit 123.
  2. After you cross the Raritan River, you will be in South Amboy.
  3. In South Amboy, the road will split into Route 9 South and Route 35 South.  You want Route 35 South, so keep left.
  4. Follow Route 35 South, and when you cross the Navesink River you will be in Red Bank.
  5. The road you're on will change names from Maple Ave, to Riverside Ave., to W. Front St., just follow the signage for Route 35 South. 
  6. After you pass Club Ct. on the left, make the next right onto Broad St.
  7. The Stash is 1.5 blocks down on the left, across from Starbucks Coffee.
  8. Welcome to Downtown Red Bank!

From the South via New Jersey Turnpike:
Baltimore, DC, East Coast points south of New Jersey

  1. Take I-95 North.  In Baltimore, use the Ft. McKinney Tunnel.
  2. In Delaware, use the Delaware Turnpike, and then follow the signage for the Delaware Memorial Bridge.  (You will split off from I-95 at this point.)
  3. After the bridge, follow the signage for the New Jersey Turnpike.
  4. Follow the Turnpike North, and take Exit 7A to I-195 East. 
  5. Take I-195 East to the Garden State Parkway North.
  6. Follow the directions for "From the South via the Garden State Parkway".

From the South via the Garden State Parkway:
Atlantic City, New Jersey Shore points

  1. Take the Garden State Parkway North.  Use the Local Lanes.
  2. Take the Parkway Exit 109 (Rt. 520).
  3. When the ramp ends, make a Right at the light onto Newman Springs Rd. (Rt. 520 East).
  4. Follow Newman Springs Rd. (Rt. 520 East) for approximately 2 miles.
  5. Make a left at the light onto Broad St. (Rt. 35).
  6. The Stash is a mile down on the Right, across from Starbucks Coffee.
  7. Welcome to Downtown Red Bank!

NOTE:  Beware of traffic jams on the Northbound Parkway!  This is common on summer weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day,  when the route is usually jam-packed with Jersey Shore vacation travelers.  Usually, the "recommended" detour of getting off the Parkway and taking US Route 9 is not worth it.  Most detours involving Route 35 are worth the effort, since this road will lead you right into Downtown Red Bank.

From the South via the Cape May Ferry:
Delaware, Maryland:  Annapolis, Salisbury, Ocean City.

  1. Check out the Ferry Schedule and Rate Tables!
  2. Follow US Route 9 North into Lewes, DE,  and the Ferry will take you and your vehicle across the bay to Cape May, NJ.
  3. After you reach Cape May, Follow US Route 9 North to the Garden State Parkway North.
  4. Follow the directions for "From the South via the Garden State Parkway".

 NOTES:   Avoid this route on Summer weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when the route is usually jam-packed with Ocean City and Wildwood vacation travelers.

From Philly:
Philadelphia.

  1. Take the I-676 EAST/US-30 East.
  2. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto NJ-38 East.
  3. Stay straight to go onto NJ-70 East
  4. Take the I-295 NORTH ramp.
  5. Take the RT-73 SOUTH exit (exit 36A).
  6. Take the NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE ramp.
  7. Follow the directions from step 4 for "From the South via New Jersey Turnpike."

From the West via I-78:
Pennsylvania:  Allentown, Harrisburg.

  1. Take I-78 East.
  2. Take the I-287 exit South (exit 29).
  3. Stay straight to go onto NJ-440 East.
  4. Take the PARKWAY SOUTH exit.
  5. Follow the directions for "From the North via the Garden State Parkway".

From the West via I-80:
San Francisco, Cleveland, and other points West of New Jersey.

  1. Take I-80 East into New Jersey.
  2. When I-80 ends, follow the signage for I-95 South (New Jersey Turnpike).
  3. Follow the directions for "From the North via the New Jersey Turnpike".
 

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