Millstone Valley Scenic Byway | American Tour Association

THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

Located in the narrow Millstone River Valley in north central New Jersey, the Millstone Valley Scenic byway offers you a glimpse into the past where well-preserved pieces of the canal era, the revolutionary war era, and early Dutch and American heritage live on.

The experienceNational Scenic Byway

Start with this outlineChoose a section of the named byway

River Road is lined with a pastoral landscape on the western flank of the Millstone River Valley. — A View from River Road
Public Domain. Photograph by Lardner/Klein Landscape Architects, P.C. · Photo credits

An aerial view gives way to the Kingston Lock and the relationship between the canal and Millstone River-- the canal a straight line running alongside the meandering river. — View over Kingston
Public Domain. Photograph courtesy of Lauren Wasilauski, Montgomery Township, NJ · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.