Freehold

Freehold is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Freehold is a great day or weekend trip for those who love history, architecture, shopping, and food.

Understand
Freehold is the seat of Monmouth County, and one of the original townships of Monmouth County. Freehold is a city which contains much 18th-century history, as it was here where the Battle of Monmouth was waged. In the 19th century, many quaint Victorian houses were built, along with the Freehold Raceway.

The city is a bedroom community of New York City, home to the Freehold Raceway Mall (the third largest mall in the state) and steps away from trendy dining spots, bars, taverns, museums, and art galleries on Main Street.

By train
There is no designated station for Freehold; the nearest train station is Aberdeen-Matawan, which runs along the North Jersey Coast Line towards New York City/Hoboken and Bay Head. The station situates on the intersection of Main Street & Atlantic Avenue in Matawan, approximately 10 miles/20 minutes away along Route 79. The two towns are separated by Marlboro Township.

By car
U.S Route 9, New Jersey Turnpike, Route 18, Route 33, Garden State Parkway, Interstate 195, and County Routes 522, 524, 527, and 537 all provide access to Freehold:


 * U.S. Route 9 runs through the 'heart' of Freehold. Freehold Raceway and Freehold Raceway Mall are located across from each other on US-9. Many strip malls, restaurants, and car dealerships are also dotted along US-9.
 * State Route 18 briefly runs in the northeast section of Freehold Township at a junction with County Route 537. The route is a vital link for the Jersey Shore and Raritan Valley region in Central New Jersey. The route can also be accessed in Marlboro via Route 79 and in Old Bridge via US-9.
 * State Route 33 passes through near the center the city. It is further divided into two sections:
 * Freehold Bypass is the freeway section of Route 33 that bypasses the urban commercial areas of Freehold Borough
 * Route 33 Business is the 'old' section of Route 33 that travels through the urban commercial areas of Freehold Borough
 * State Route 79 runs through the 'heart' of Freehold, from US-9 near Freehold Township into Freehold Borough briefly running concurrent with County Route 537, before heading northwest towards northern sections of Freehold into Marlboro.
 * County routes 522, 524, 527, and 537 traverse the municipality.

Other major roads provide access to the area:


 * Garden State Parkway is 10 miles east in Tinton Falls (Exit 100)
 * Interstate 195 is in bordering Millstone, Jackson, and Howell Townships
 * New Jersey Turnpike Interstate 95 is 10 miles west in East Windsor Township (Exit 8)

By bus
New Jersey Transit provides bus service between Freehold and New York City from Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan via bus routes 131, 135 and 139. The Academy Bus Line provides bus service between Freehold and New York City from Wall Street in Manhattan.

By plane

 * Old Bridge Airport Public-use airport 5 miles (9 km) south of the Old Bridge CBD in Old Bridge, Middlesex County. The privately owned airport is roughly a 15-minute drive to/from Freehold and is next to Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.

The city is also served by several nearby international and domestic airports


 * Newark Liberty International Airport
 * John F. Kennedy International Airport
 * LaGuardia Airport.
 * Philadelphia International Airport
 * Atlantic City Airport  provides some minor domestic service.

See the New Jersey article for more detailed information on these airports and services.

By boat
Ferry service is available through the SeaStreak service in Highlands (near Middletown). The ferry slip is roughly a 30-minute drive to/from Freehold. Some residents (particularly residents in the northeastern section of town, near Route 18) opt to commuting to New York City via SeaStreak, as it offers ferry service to Pier 11 (on the East River at Wall Street) and East 35th Street.

Get around
While public transportation is provided, most residents and visitors get around by car.

Do




Emergency services

 * 911 for immediate attention by the Police, Fire Department or an ambulance.

Go next
Tri-city region of Jersey Shore cities:
 * Asbury Park
 * Long Branch
 * Red Bank

Other nearby cities:
 * Princeton
 * New Brunswick
 * New York City