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Long Branch, New Jersey

S. state of New Jersey.

Type CityPopulation 31,667

Why go

  • City in Monmouth County, New Jersey, US.

History

Long Branch is a beachside city in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 31,667, an increase of 948 (+3.1%) from the 2010 census count of 30,719, which in turn reflected a decline of 621 (−2.0%) from the 31,340 counted in the 2000 census. As of the 2020 census, it was the 6th-most-populous municipality in Monmouth County and had the 74th-highest population of any municipality in New Jersey.

Airports

Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM) 11 mi to the centre
Belmar/Farmingdale, NJ, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Highlands Terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.3 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Atlantic Highlands Terminal
Ferry terminal · 8.3 mi from the centre · Seastreak Ferry
Outdoor
Belford
Ferry terminal · 10 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Belford
Ferry terminal · 10 mi from the centre · Seastreak
Outdoor
Highlands – Atlantic Highlands
Ferry route · Seastreak
Outdoor
Highlands – Battery Maritime Building
Ferry route · Seastreak
Outdoor
Highlands – East 35th Street
Ferry route · Seastreak
Outdoor
East 35th Street – Highlands
Ferry route · Seastreak
Outdoor
East 35th Street – Atlantic Highlands
Ferry route · Seastreak
Outdoor
Highlands – Nantucket
Ferry route · Seastreak
Outdoor
Nantucket – Highlands
Ferry route · Seastreak
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Long Branch, New Jersey — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Highlands Terminal, 7.3 mi); routes include Highlands – Atlantic Highlands, Highlands – Battery Maritime Building, Highlands – East 35th Street.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Long Branch, New Jersey. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus, Rail · New Jersey · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach