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Before you go
Your trip to Jackson.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Jackson – New Jersey Destination Jersey Shore and Atlantic City
How to get there
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Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 95 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car via I-195 or the New Jersey Turnpike; it’s about 95 km from Newark and from Philadelphia and about 110 km from Atlantic City. Public transport does not reach the parks regularly; on some dates there are charter buses from nearby cities.
How many days
One full day for Six Flags Great Adventure and another for Hurricane Harbor; if you have limited time, choose one of them.
When to go
Six Flags Great Adventure is open from March to early January, with reduced days outside summer. Hurricane Harbor operates from late May to early September. Weekdays in June usually have shorter lines than July and August.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The parks are outside urban centers and public transport is rare. Park parking lots are paid.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Jackson
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All day
Six Flags Great Adventure
Arrive before opening, go first to the most popular roller coasters and set aside part of the day for the animal safari.
2 days in Jackson
Day 2
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All day
Hurricane Harbor
The next day, spend the day at the water park, with a wave pool, lazy river and water slides.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Jackson in New Jersey the same as Jackson in Wyoming?
No. Jackson in New Jersey is an inland township where the Six Flags parks are located; Jackson in Wyoming is the mountain town near Grand Teton.
How long does it take from New York to Jackson?
About an hour and a half by car, without traffic. Return trips on summer weekends usually take longer.
Can you do Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor on the same day?
You can, with a combined ticket, but it’s rushed: each park requires a day to enjoy the main attractions.
What time zone is Jackson in?
Jackson observes Eastern Time: UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.