Bayshore Heritage Byway
New Jersey's Delaware Bay shore from Mannington Township to Cape May Point, through marshes, farmland and old river towns.
Also known as Bayshore Heritage Scenic Byway
Photo: Related names: Dean and Westbrook, Public domain, source
- Length142 miles[1]NJDOT: the main spine is 122 miles, or 142 miles with its spurs.
- Drive timeNot verified
- RoadsCounty and state roads including Route 49, Route 553 and Route 47[2]
- Start and endMannington Township in Salem County to Cape May Point State Park[2]
- Fees and passesNone[1]State parks and museums along the way may charge.
- Best seasonNot verified
- SurfaceNot verified
- Vehicle notesNot verified
- Seasonal closuresNot verified
Before you go
Road status and weather can change quickly. Check the official road-conditions link before you go.
Facts last checked against the sources on October 29, 2026.
About the drive
The Bayshore Heritage Byway follows New Jersey's side of the Delaware Bay from Mannington Township in Salem County down through Cumberland County to Cape May Point State Park. It moves between the shoreline and inland farm country, crossing the Salem, Cohansey and Maurice rivers.
Eleven communities along the way have historic districts, including Salem, Bridgeton, Greenwich, Mauricetown and Cape May. Short spurs lead to Fort Mott State Park, the Bayshore Center at Bivalve and East Point Lighthouse.
The bay's marshes and mud flats are a major stop for migrating shorebirds in spring and fall, and boardwalks and viewing platforms along the route let you watch them.
Stops along the way
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Fort Mott State Park
Harbor-defense fort on the Delaware River, on a spur off Route 49.
Official information · 39.60437, -75.55111 · about 0.2 mi from the route line
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Salem
Historic district near the north end of the route.
Official information · 39.57179, -75.46714 · about 0.0 mi from the route line
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Greenwich
Village with the Greenwich Tea Burning Monument.
Official information · 39.38984, -75.33853 · about 0.0 mi from the route line
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Bridgeton
City on the Cohansey River with a historic district.
Official information · 39.42734, -75.23408 · about 0.0 mi from the route line
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Bayshore Center at Bivalve
Maritime attraction on the Port Norris Bivalve spur.
Official information · 39.23323, -75.03365 · about 0.0 mi from the route line
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East Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse at the mouth of the Maurice River, on its own spur.
Official information · 39.19589, -75.02728 · about 0.1 mi from the route line
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Mauricetown
Historic village on the Maurice River.
Official information · 39.28596, -74.99323 · about 0.2 mi from the route line
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Cape May Point State Park
Southern end of the byway at the tip of New Jersey.
Official information · 38.93555, -74.95539 · about 0.3 mi from the route line
Stops are listed in order along the route; the numbers match the map. Stop locations come from the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey place-names database, the stop's own official page or, where noted in the data, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Food along the way
Farmers markets within about 25 miles
- Cowtown Farmers' MarketPilesgrove, NJ · about 3.4 mi from the route · listed as year-round
- Wilmington Farmers' Market, DE · about 6.5 mi from the route
- Village Farmers' Market, DE · about 6.7 mi from the route
- Bellefonte Farmers MarketWilmington, DE · about 7.1 mi from the route
- Glasgow Park Farmers' Market, DE · about 10.0 mi from the route
Markets keep their own seasons and hours, so check with the market before you go. Find more in the Farmers Market Finder.
Farms along the way
- Linvilla OrchardsOrchard · Media, PA · about 15.0 mi from the route
- Indian OrchardsOrchard · Media, PA · about 15.7 mi from the route
- Carriage House HivesHoney · Media, PA · about 16.9 mi from the route
- Bates MotelPumpkin · Glen Mills, PA · about 18.9 mi from the route
- Haunted HollowPumpkin · Broomall, PA · about 22.2 mi from the route
Farm stands and pick-your-own seasons vary, so check with the farm before you go.
Food events nearby
- Cape May Coffee & Chocolate FestivalJun 17, 2027 · Cape May, NJ · about 1.6 mi from the route
- Delaware State FairJul 22-31, 2027 · Harrington, DE · about 30.7 mi from the route
- Whoopie Pie FestivalSep 11, 2027 · Lancaster, PA · about 49.9 mi from the route
Dated public events within about 50 miles, from our events calendar. Dates can change; confirm with the organizer.
Keep exploring
Scenic drives nearby
- Delaware Bayshore BywayDE · about 20 mi away
- Pine Barrens BywayNJ · about 28 mi away
- Red Clay Scenic BywayDE · about 43 mi away
- Brandywine Valley Scenic BywayDE, PA · about 47 mi away
- Chesapeake Country Scenic BywayMD · about 49 mi away
- Nanticoke Heritage BywayDE · about 55 mi away
More scenic drives in New Jersey
Food and farms in the area
Sources
- America's Byways: Bayshore Heritage Byway (FHWA) (checked 2026-10-29)
- Bayshore Heritage Scenic Byway (New Jersey Department of Transportation) (checked 2026-10-29)
- Route line: U.S. DOT scenic byways map service (geo.dot.gov), retrieved 2026-10-29.
Written by VanillaGoods from the cited official sources. This is a drive to know, not a ranking. Road status and weather can change quickly; check the official road-conditions link before you go.
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