Randolph

City / town · New Jersey

Randolph

Best timeMay–Oct
From you
Nearest airportEWR · 24 mi
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Overview

Randolph is in Morris County, New Jersey, 40 miles from New York City.

4 sights · 7 things to do · 12 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés

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Best things about Randolph

County College of Morris planetarium

A fun place for the whole family that is open all year round.

Randolph Historical Society Museum

The Randolph Museum is open Sundays, from 1PM to 4PM, April through November.

Brundage Park

The park has a full jungle-gym, 4 softball fields, tennis courts, and lots of walking paths. It is a great place to visit on any nice day.

Freedom Park

Many of the high school's sporting events are help here. It is walking distance from both the Middle and high school.

Sun High Orchards

They hold birthday parties and offer farm tours. They have Apple picking, homemade ice cream and animals to pet and feed.

Brundage Park Playhouse

At this playhouse there are: shows, fundraisers, summer camps, classes, and volunteer opportunities.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby New York City)

Jan: 3.3 in rain3.3"Jan: high 40°F, low 29°F40°29°JanFeb: 2.9 in rain2.9"Feb: high 43°F, low 30°F43°30°FebMar: 4.0 in rain4"Mar: high 50°F, low 36°F50°36°MarApr: 3.9 in rain3.9"Apr: high 61°F, low 46°F61°46°AprMay: 3.6 in rain3.6"May: high 72°F, low 56°F72°56°MayJun: 4.0 in rain4"Jun: high 81°F, low 66°F81°66°JunJul: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jul: high 86°F, low 72°F86°72°JulAug: 4.4 in rain4.4"Aug: high 84°F, low 71°F84°71°AugSep: 3.9 in rain3.9"Sep: high 77°F, low 64°F77°64°SepOct: 3.8 in rain3.8"Oct: high 66°F, low 53°F66°53°OctNov: 3.2 in rain3.2"Nov: high 55°F, low 43°F55°43°NovDec: 4.1 in rain4.1"Dec: high 45°F, low 35°F45°35°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 27 mi away. Directions

Traveling by car is generally the best way to get into Randolph.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 3-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning County College of Morris planetarium, Freedom Park
  • Lunch Le Peep
  • Afternoon SportsCare Arena, Spa 10
  • Dinner Alfa Bagel
  • Evening Forte

Day 2

  • Morning Randolph Historical Society Museum, Sun High Orchards
  • Lunch Bagel Express & Catering At Randolph
  • Afternoon Randolph Driving Range, Salon Utopia & Spa
  • Dinner Jersey Boy Bagels
  • Evening Pizza Pub

Day 3

  • Morning Brundage Park, Brundage Park Playhouse
  • Lunch La Strada Restaurant
  • Afternoon Mt Freedom Golf
  • Dinner Romantico

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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    Understand

    Randolph's population has a population of 25,000 people (2019) that is half rural and half suburban. Randolph Township is approximately 22 square miles. There are five main sections in Randolph: Center Grove, Fernbrook, Ironia, Mount Freedom, and Shongum.

    Get in

    By car

    Traveling by car is generally the best way to get into Randolph.

    From New York City and points east: Take the Lincoln Tunnel (no toll leaving NYC) via 495 to Route 3 West. Take Route 3 for 10 Miles until it merges with US Highway 46 West. Take 46 for 4 miles to Interstate 80 West for 11 miles and follow signs for I-287 South. Take 287 South for 3 miles and exit onto Route 10 West. Take Route 10 West for 7 miles. This will take you to Route 10 & Millbrook Road, the East/West center of Randolph.

    From Pennsylvania and points west: Take Interstate 80 East over the Delaware Water Gap (toll). Continue on 80 East for approximately 30 miles. Exit onto Route 46. Proceed on Route 46 about 1 mile. Bear right onto Route 10 East. Take Route 10 East for 6 Miles. This will take you to Route 10 & Millbrook Road, the East/West center of Randolph.

    From Delaware and points south: Take the NJ Turnpike North approximately 87 miles to Exit 10 (Edison Twp). Take Route 287 North for 34 miles. Take Exit 39 (Dover) onto Route 10 West for 8 miles. This will take you to Route 10 & Millbrook Road, the East/West center of Randolph.

    By plane

    There is an airport in Morristown, a neighboring town. However, Morristown airport services private jets only. The closest mainstream airport is Newark airport, from there you can catch a cab to Randolph.

    Get around

    By car

    The primary way to get around is by car. In order to get to many of the places in town, you must cross major roads. Many other forms of transportation would be unsafe and useless.

    By bike

    Walking is not recommended; most of the main streets do not have sidewalks. However, many do have bike lanes. In the early spring and summer a lot of people chose to get around by biking.

    See

    See County College of Morris planetarium

    A fun place for the whole family that is open all year round.

    📍 214 Center Grove Rd.☎ +1 973-328-5076
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    See Randolph Historical Society Museum

    The Randolph Museum is open Sundays, from 1PM to 4PM, April through November.

    📍 630 Millbrook Avenue💲 $1.00☎ +1 973-989-7095
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    See Brundage Park

    The park has a full jungle-gym, 4 softball fields, tennis courts, and lots of walking paths. It is a great place to visit on any nice day.

    📍 Carrell Road, between Center Grove and Millbrook
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    See Freedom Park

    Many of the high school's sporting events are help here. It is walking distance from both the Middle and high school.

    📍 Millbrook Avenue
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    Do

    Do Sun High Orchards

    They hold birthday parties and offer farm tours. They have Apple picking, homemade ice cream and animals to pet and feed.

    📍 19 Canfield Avenue☎ +1 973-584-4734
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    Do Brundage Park Playhouse

    At this playhouse there are: shows, fundraisers, summer camps, classes, and volunteer opportunities.

    📍 502 Millbrook Ave.☎ +1 973-989-7092
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    Do SportsCare Arena

    SportsCare Arena has open ice skate times that vary by season and hold many types of skating classes. They also have a pro hockey shop!

    📍 16 Aspen Drive☎ +1 973-927-9122
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    Do Mt Freedom Golf

    Mt Freedom golf is one of the greatest places to visit in Randolph. There is a little something for everyone.

    📍 1275 Sussex Turnpike☎ +1 973-895-9898
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    • A driving range (Open 7 days a week, 7AM till 10PM (weather permitting) ).
    • A mini golf course: ($6.00 per person,Children under age 12 $5.00 per person). The mini-golf course has a safari theme and even has two waterfalls.
    • Batting Cages: Open M-F 3PM until 10PM, Sa Su holidays and school vacations noon until dark.
    • BB Grill Restaurant: Open 7 days a week, 6:30AM till 10PM for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    • Mt Freedom golf has occasional laser light mini golf nights.

    Spas

    Buy

    Shop Soccer Evolution

    📍 500 Rt. 10 West🕒 Mon-Fri noon - 6PM
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    Shop Nagel's Candy Barn

    This old fashioned candy shop has the best chocolate around. They make homemade chocolate with molds for every occasion.

    📍 358 State Route 1☎ +1 973-361-1688
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    Shop Runner's Haven

    A great place to get all you jogging apparel accessories!

    📍 477 State Route 10☎ +1 973-361-9100
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    Eat

    Breakfast

    Pizza/Italian

    American cuisine

    Chinese/Japanese cuisine

    Drink

    Randolph is not known primarily for its bars. However, there are a few places to get a good drink.

    Sleep

    There are no lodgings of any type in Randolph, but lodging is available in the neighboring towns of Morristown, Parsippany and Rockaway.

    Go next

    East and west

    State Highway 10 bisects the Northern quarter of the town while Sussex Tpke (a county road) runs along the southern border. Taking Route 10 East about 7 miles will lead to Interstate 287, and West 8 miles will connect with State Route 46 and Interstate 80. Taking Sussex Tpke 6 miles to the East leads to Morristown – the county seat, and also a center for specialty shopping and services, restaurants, a teaching hospital, significant business (law firms, pharmaceuticals, larger hotels, world HQ for Honeywell, etc). Taking Sussex Tpke West 4 miles feeds out onto Route 10 in the neighboring town of Roxbury.

    North and south

    Various local roads cut through town, with Millbrook Ave as the main North/South Route (halfway between Route 10 and Sussex Tpke is the township municipal building, police station and high school.

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