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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Randolph
Spend a half‑day in Randolph, then head back to NYC or Morristown – car is fastest, no hotels in town.
Randolph is a small, car‑centric township in Morris County, about 40 mi west of New York City. Its attractions – a planetarium, historic museum, parks and farm‑oriented activities – fit comfortably into a morning or afternoon. No lodging exists, so plan a day trip from a nearby base.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Stay
- 0 nights
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 $55–$80 excl. bed · Mid $85–$120 excl. bed · High $130+ 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.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Bagel | $1.5–$2.5 |
| Pizza slice | $3–$5 |
| Ice cream (farm stand) | $3–$6 |
| Parking (hourly) | $2–$4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport
- Cab or rideshare ~30 min to Randolph
Typical fares
- Cab from Newark Airport → Randolph
- ≈ $70–$90, 30 min (check)
- Rental car (compact, daily)
- $45–$90 per day (check)
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; major routes are Route 10 (east‑west) and State 46/Interstate 80 (north‑south). Sidewalks are scarce; bike lanes exist on some streets.
See and do
Known for
- County College of Morris planetarium
- Randolph Historical Society Museum
- Brundage Park
- Sun High Orchards
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown | Drive east on Sussex Turnpike ~10 min | ≈20 min round‑trip |
Sleep
- Morristown
- 5 mi east, many hotels and B&Bs
- Parsippany
- 7 mi east, budget inns
- Rockaway
- 8 mi east, mid‑range hotels
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 nearest restroom? | Where is the nearest restroom?Where is the nearest 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
- Most main streets lack sidewalks – use a car or bike with caution.
- Crossing Route 10 and 46 can be busy; obey traffic signals.
Randolph is low‑crime; stay on main roads, watch traffic at Route 10 and 46.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Randolph yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- County College of Morris planetarium
- Randolph Historical Society Museum
- Brundage Park
- Sun High Orchards
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Randolph, New Jersey: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Randolph (New Jersey), revision 5014030 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5014030
Pocket card
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US consulate is in New York City; nearest foreign embassy services in Newark.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
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