The Battle of the Roadways! Garden State Parkway vs Route 9 in NJ

It's a debate between Sue and me, are you a "parkway person" or a "route 9 fan"?

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Sue and I are debating which road is a better option, Route 9 or the Garden State Parkway. For me the answer is easy, it's the Garden State Parkway. The parkway is a much better ride and much quicker than using Route 9. I am going to break down the pros and cons of each, but even though the parkway has tolls, the price is easy to pay to avoid the potholes and slow go of Route 9. I would not want to make the commute from Little Egg Harbor to Toms River via Route 9 every day, no way.

So let's take a look at the pros and cons of each roadway and see if you agree or disagree with me......

Garden State Parkway

PRO: Faster Moving Traffic
PRO: Smooth Ride
PRO: Gas and Rest Areas
CON: Tolls
CON: No direct access to stores and community buildings
CON: Deer

Route 9

PRO: Direct access to stores and community buildings
PRO: Free
CON: Potholes & Construction
CON: Slower speed limit
CON: Traffic
CON: Traffic Lights

So what do YOU think do you prefer the Garden State Parkway or Route 9? Post your comments or give us a call at (732) 237-WOBM (9626) we always love to talk to you. We will be debating the two options on the air and you are welcome to join in on the conversation on Wednesday (4/14) from 5 am to 10 am.