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Williamstown, New JerseyWilliamstown

Skip as a base: Williamstown is a car-only South Jersey town with no rail and thin lodging. Use it as a 2–3 h stop between Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (humid, 30 °C+), late Dec–Feb ice risk on back roads
Airports
PHL · ACY
Nights
0–1
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Williamstown is the everyday name for Monroe Township, Gloucester County: a spread-out crossroads town on US 322 and Route 42, about 24 mi (39 km) southeast of Philadelphia and 14.5 mi (23 km) northwest of Hammonton. There is no train station and no walkable sight cluster, so a car is required and most visitors pass through on the way to the Jersey Shore or the Pine Barrens. Treat it as a half-day: a colonial house, two state wildlife areas, a golf course and diner food. Sleep here only if you need cheap roadside lodging on Route 42.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Williamstown, New Jersey, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$2–4
  • Sit-down mealDiner dinner main$14–26
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$9–16
  • BeerDraught beer at a sports bar$6–9
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Budget bedIndependent motel double room, a night, per roomUS$70
  • Mid-range bedIndependent motel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
  • High-end bedIndependent motel double room, a night, per roomUS$170

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Ireland Hofer HouseGlassboro and Winslow wildlife management areasScotland Run Golf ClubRoadside diners and the farmers market
Airports
PHL Philadelphia International (About 25 mi (40 km) northwest by I-95 and Route 42; 35–50 min without traffic.) · ACY Atlantic City International (About 30 mi (48 km) southeast via the Atlantic City Expressway; 35–45 min.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Williamstown, New Jersey: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

5°C

−4°C

10 rd

Feb

7°C

−3°C

9 rd

Mar

12°C

1°C

10 rd

Apr

18°C

6°C

11 rd

May

23°C

11°C

11 rd

Jun

28°C

17°C

10 rd

Jul

31°C

20°C

11 rd

Aug

30°C

19°C

10 rd

Sep

26°C

15°C

8 rd

Oct

20°C

9°C

8 rd

Nov

14°C

4°C

9 rd

Dec

8°C

−1°C

10 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Drive. Streets meet at odd angles and New Brooklyn Road does not cross the town end to end, so use US 322, Main Street and Route 42 as your frame. NJ Transit buses run along US 322 and Main Street toward Philadelphia and Atlantic City, but service is infrequent and stops are unmarked in places: check the current timetable before relying on it. There is no train station in Williamstown.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Philadelphiago

Door to door: 45–70 min by car

Drive Route 42 north to I-76/I-95, or NJ Transit bus along US 322

The real city day: museums, Old City, Reading Terminal Market.

Woodbury, New Jerseygo

Door to door: 25–35 min

Drive Route 42 north, about 13.8 mi (22 km)

County seat with a small walkable main street and more food choice than Williamstown.

Swedesboro

go

Door to door: 20–30 min

Drive US 322 west, about 12 mi (19 km)

Historic village centre; pair with a Woolwich Township stop.

Gibbstown

caution

Door to door: 30–40 min

Drive Route 42 north then US 322/Route 44 west

Industrial river town; go only for a specific errand or the Delaware River edge.

Hammonton and the wineries

go

Door to door: 25–35 min

Drive US 322 east, about 14.5 mi (23 km)

Sharrott Winery sits just off South Egg Harbor Road; tasting rooms close mid-afternoon to early evening, so check hours.

Atlantic City

overnight

Door to door: 50–70 min

Drive Route 42 to the Atlantic City Expressway east

Boardwalk and casinos need a full evening; do not try a same-day return after a Philadelphia morning.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Black Horse Pike (US 322 / Route 42) strip

The only practical area: independent motels and one chain inn along the highway. Book ahead on summer weekends.

Downtown Main Street

Small, low-rise and mostly residential; a couple of diners and shops, no hotel cluster.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–170 excl. bed
High
$170+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Independent motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110US$110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$70US$70
Fuel, about 60 mi of local driving1 × US$10US$10
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$44
Trip total≈ US$242 per person per day, bed includedUS$484

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$2–4
Diner breakfast$9–16
Hoagie or sandwich$8–14
Diner dinner main$14–26
Draught beer at a sports bar$6–9
Golf green fee, Scotland RunWeekend and twilight rates differ.$45–90
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low street-crime risk in a small town; the real hazards are highway driving, rural roads after dark and summer heat. Standard US precautions apply.
  • No rail link: without a car you are limited to a few bus runs a day.
  • US 322 and Route 42 carry fast traffic with frequent turns; expect aggressive merging.
  • Deer and unlit shoulders on Fries Mill, Atsion Batsto and other rural roads after dark.
  • Motel rates spike on summer shore weekends; confirm the total before you check in.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Monroe Township Police (non-emergency)
+1 856 728-9800
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Monroe Township Police (non-emergency)+1 856 728-9800
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies in Williamstown; consulates sit in Philadelphia and New York. US visitors use their own country's consulate in Philadelphia.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • PHL airport → Williamstown by car: about 25 mi (40 km), 35–50 min, toll-free on Route 42
  • ACY airport → Williamstown by car: about 30 mi (48 km) via the Atlantic City Expressway, toll applies
  • NJ Transit bus along US 322: fare by zone, exact change or app; runs are infrequent

Say or show

  • Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?
  • Is there a bus to Philadelphia? — Is there a bus to Philadelphia?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • The check, please — The check, please

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Williamstown, New Jersey. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (humid, 30 °C+), late Dec–Feb ice risk on back roads · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PHL and ACY: last sensible departure, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Three driving clusters with anchors: Main Street and Black Horse Pike, the Fries Mill Road wildlife and golf corridor, and the Atsion Batsto side.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for Ireland Hofer House, Scotland Run Golf Club and the farmers market, plus eat pages with last orders.
  4. Storm and shore-weekend fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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