10 New Jersey Roads That Can Turn a Simple Drive Into a Traffic Nightmare

here are plenty of things we love about living in New Jersey, but traffic? That is definitely not one of them. Here at the Jersey Shore, we know the struggle all too well. You can leave the house thinking you have plenty of time, only to hit a wall of brake lights and wonder, “What is going on NOW?”

Ocean County Drivers Know The Struggle

Here are 10 New Jersey roads that can test even the most patient driver:

1. Garden State Parkway
Of course it made the list! One accident, construction zone or summer weekend can turn the Parkway into a sea of cars.

2. Route 37 – Toms River
Trying to get across Toms River during a busy time? Good luck. Route 37 can become a parking lot.

3. Route 9 – Ocean County
Route 9 is one of those roads where a quick trip can suddenly take much longer than expected.

4. Route 70 – Brick/Lakewood
This busy road connects major parts of Ocean County and can get seriously backed up.

5. Route 35 – Jersey Shore
We love being near the water, but Shore traffic is a whole different story once summer arrives.

6. Route 166 – Toms River
Another Ocean County roadway where congestion can make an everyday drive frustrating.

7. Route 88 – Brick
A familiar local road that can become painfully slow during busy periods.

8. Route 3 – North Jersey
Heavy commuter traffic makes this a major headache for many New Jersey drivers.

9. Route 17 – Bergen County
With shopping, businesses and constant traffic, Route 17 can be a test of patience.

10. Route 1 – Central Jersey
A major commercial corridor where traffic lights, businesses and congestion can stretch out your drive.

We All Have THAT Road

Let's be honest: every New Jersey driver has a road that immediately makes them say, “Ugh… not this way!”

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For those of us in Ocean County, there are plenty of contenders, and the Garden State Parkway may be at the top of the list!

So, what New Jersey road drives YOU crazy?