Philly to NJ
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 1
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Philly to NJ
I want to ride with my fiance' from Philadelphia to New Jersey... anyone know where I can find out what roads to take? Thanks!
#3
Traffic Frogger
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 64
Bikes: Fuji Team '05, Cannondale 3.0
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I'd be interested in these routes as well. Most specifically to zip code 08550, West Windsor/ Princeton Area.
#4
Chief Chef
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Montana
Posts: 225
Bikes: 2005 Fuji Touring, 70s Motobecane Grand Record, Sekai 2500, crappy mountain bike from dumpster, cyclone cycles titanium road bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Dave951
I'd be interested in these routes as well. Most specifically to zip code 08550, West Windsor/ Princeton Area.
Take Rt. 13 out of Philly. Follow it until it intersects Rt. 1 near the Trenton Makes Bridge. Go down the exit to Rt. 1 and follow the turnoff for West Bridge Street (just past the bottom of the hill). Stay on the road, at some point it turns into East Bridge Street, and then it turns into the Trenton Makes bridge. Take left to Broad St -> right to Brunswick Ave -> enter Lawrenceville Rd through a silly looking circle. I think this road is 206 or 209 or something. It goes all the way to Princeton.
Rt. 13 isn't spectacular, but I thought it was alright. I am unsure of the legality of riding on parts of 13, you may wish to check with PennDOT before taking this route.
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 114
Bikes: 1998 Trek 7000, 2007 Surly Crosscheck, 2008 GT Peace 9r Multi
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Depending on how many miles you are looking to log, there are nicer rides into NJ than going through Trenton. If you can stay on the PA side along the Delaware up to the Washington Crossing Bridge you can take some back roads into Princeton from there. Not sure of the County Route numbers, but any old map should do. Most of the roads in that part of the state are nice country roads. Roads through Princeton and Lawrenceville (Route 206) can get a little dicey with traffic.
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: south jersey
Posts: 1,207
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
from Philly i have taken the Ben-Franklin Bridge to Camden. There is a walkway/rideway path above the traffic your get on at 5th street (not too easy to see, they rotate sides of entry - sometimes from the east bound, sometimes the west bound side, and close it 7pm to 7am). we have been caught inside after closing, luckly were spotted by drpa and let out!
riding through Camden can increase anxiety for some. there are individuals there that could instill concern (i think it got voted worst area to be in USA in 2005-6). i did not have problems myself, did ride through some red-lites, minding my own business.
there is no other bicycle access points to get accross from Philly now. the Camden Water Front, in the summer, opens a ferry service for walk-on passengers but i don't know if they would allow bicycles.
B/F bridge is the way to cross!
have fun!
riding through Camden can increase anxiety for some. there are individuals there that could instill concern (i think it got voted worst area to be in USA in 2005-6). i did not have problems myself, did ride through some red-lites, minding my own business.
there is no other bicycle access points to get accross from Philly now. the Camden Water Front, in the summer, opens a ferry service for walk-on passengers but i don't know if they would allow bicycles.
B/F bridge is the way to cross!
have fun!
#7
Chief Chef
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Montana
Posts: 225
Bikes: 2005 Fuji Touring, 70s Motobecane Grand Record, Sekai 2500, crappy mountain bike from dumpster, cyclone cycles titanium road bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Camden can be dangerous, but I think it's danger to visitors is sometimes overrated. If you stay south of the Ben Franklin during the day, you will be fine. It gets a little shadier at night, but on a bike you are probably in and out of an area fast enough that you will be fine. I've taken the PATCO from the City Hall stop (5th and Market) back to Philly at all hours of the night (midnight, 3AM, etc). I don't like hanging out in that station too late, but I am still alive.
#8
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 7
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
this map is pretty helpful: https://bicyclecoalition.org/map/map.html
I have compiled this into a giant pdf. I'm not sure if its too big for email, but i could try to sent you it, if you PM me your email address
I have compiled this into a giant pdf. I'm not sure if its too big for email, but i could try to sent you it, if you PM me your email address
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Philadelphia suburb
Posts: 911
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
For NJ roads and Bucks County PA along the Delaware River, there's no better resource than www.njbikemap.com, with its indications of scenic roads, elevation changes, etc. You might also find some useful ideas on Bill Cotton's web site: www.billcotton.com.
Last edited by lrzipris; 02-06-07 at 06:37 PM.
#10
Traffic Frogger
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 64
Bikes: Fuji Team '05, Cannondale 3.0
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Matsuri
this map is pretty helpful: https://bicyclecoalition.org/map/map.html
I have compiled this into a giant pdf. I'm not sure if its too big for email, but i could try to sent you it, if you PM me your email address
I have compiled this into a giant pdf. I'm not sure if its too big for email, but i could try to sent you it, if you PM me your email address
Has anyone walked the Tacony - Palmyra bridge? The map says it takes 20mins to get across, but is it safe?. Is there a sidewalk or something? Although annoying I think this might be my best alternative as the route to the bridge and exiting from it are very bike friendly.
#11
Senior Member
Originally Posted by Matsuri
this map is pretty helpful: https://bicyclecoalition.org/map/map.html
I have compiled this into a giant pdf. I'm not sure if its too big for email, but i could try to sent you it, if you PM me your email address
I have compiled this into a giant pdf. I'm not sure if its too big for email, but i could try to sent you it, if you PM me your email address
One question: the dashed line for "off-road trails" - does that denote unpaved or any kind of greenway?
#12
Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 28
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Possibly check Bikethisway.com....for cue sheets?? I think taking Patco over to say Haddonfield or beyond wouldn't be a bad idea...or it is possible (friends did it last year) to cross the Tacony Palmyra Bridge and ride River Road north. Good luck. K
#13
Novist senior member
The tacony palmyra bridge has a sidewalk on one side and is easy to cross. The traffic on both sides is a mess even in a car and is not bike friendly, it is kind of dangerous even for people that know the area