Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in nearby South Amboy is within about 12 miles, and the area also offers access to the Jersey Shore, including Sandy Hook and Asbury Park, within roughly 35 to 50 miles. The township sits near Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway, with driving access to Newark in about 35 miles and Manhattan in about 40 miles for urban dining, arts, and major transit connections.