15 Fun Summer Day Trips from South Jersey on One Tank of Gas

Summertime is right around the corner (finally!) and you are ready to do just about anything to get away from South Jersey.

But then reality sets in: everything is really expensive these days. Suddenly, your dreams of flying to Hawaii for a couple of weeks quickly fade away and you are left trying to figure out what fun you can have without taking out a second mortgage.

Lucky for you, you live in New Jersey and we are surrounded by cool things to do.

Sure, there are many attractions right here... amazing beaches, terrific boardwalks, world-class entertainment in Atlantic City's casinos... but what if you just gotta get away even for a little while?

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You're Already in the Perfect Spot for a Getaway

The good news is that you can hop in your car, drive a couple of hours, spend an entire day doing something fun and unique, and then be home that night — and you don't have to take out a second mortgage.

Whether it's family fun in the Poconos, going face-to-face with killer sharks, being steps away from the Oval Office in the White House, or speeding down the tracks of a huge rollercoaster, it's easy to feel like you're on vacation around here without changing time zones.

How Far is "One Tank of Gas" From South Jersey?

We've assembled a list of well over a dozen places you can visit this summer with just one tank of gas (more or less).

And before you load up the family truckster, make sure your vehicle has these things so you don't get a ticket.

Chris Coleman is a South Jersey native and has been a cornerstone of the Atlantic City radio market since 1998. He serves as Brand Manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 and afternoon on-air personality for Cat Country 107.3. A five-time President's Circle award winner and Townsquare Media's 2024 Content Creator of the Year, Chris covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com