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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Medford, New Jersey
Medford
Spend a day in Medford, NJ: brunch at Braddock's Tavern, walk Main St, bike the neighborhoods, then drive back to your base (e.g., Philadelphia or Trenton) – about 30‑45 min by car (check).
Medford is a small New Jersey town with a historic Main Street, a few eateries and bike‑friendly streets. One full day covers its main attractions; longer stays are for nearby nature or shopping trips.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Medford
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$120 excl. bed · High $120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
Get in
By air
- W55 · Flying "W" Airport
- General aviation, no commercial service
- SMQ · South Jersey Regional Airport
- General aviation, no commercial service
Typical fares
- NJ Transit River Line
- about $5 round‑trip, 30 min (check)
- Taxi Medford → Burlington
- $12–$18, 15 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is primary; State Highway 70 runs through town. Bikes are common on quiet streets; sidewalks support walking.
See and do
Known for
- Historic Main Street
- Braddock's Tavern
- Bike‑friendly neighborhoods
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | NJ Transit 406 bus or drive via SR-70 and I-295, about 30 min | About 45 min |
| Bordentown | Drive via SR-70 and US-206, about 25 min | About 30 min |
| Burlington, New Jersey | Drive via SR-70 and US-130, about 20 min | About 25 min |
Sleep
- Medford Lakes area
- Quiet lakeside neighborhoods; limited lodging, mostly private rentals.
- Main Street vicinity
- Walkable to Braddock's Tavern and shops; few small inns.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Public drinking is illegal; fines apply.
- Private lakes prohibit trespassing.
Medford is generally safe; petty theft rare, but respect private property and no public drinking.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Medford, New Jersey yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Historic Main Street
- Braddock's Tavern
- Bike‑friendly neighborhoods
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Medford official website: www.medfordtownship.com/
- Wikivoyage: Medford (New Jersey), revision 4533780 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4533780
Pocket card
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US citizens need no visa; other nationals check US embassy in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/medford-new-jersey). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.