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Garden State Parkway Rest Stops

Every service area on the Garden State Parkway, from Cape May to the New York line – with their old and new names, amenities and the side of the road.

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  • 2 with truck parking
  • 2 with EV charging
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The Garden State Parkway runs the length of New Jersey, from Cape May in the south to the New York state line near Montvale. Like the New Jersey Turnpike, it’s operated by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and its rest stops are service areas with food, fuel and restrooms.

In 2021 the Turnpike Authority renamed nine Parkway service areas after members of the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Many drivers still use the old names – Cheesequake, Montvale, Vauxhall, Monmouth – so we show both.

Garden State Parkway Rest Stops in Order

Listed south to north. “Next” is the straight-line distance to the following stop on the same side – check the side of the road before you count on it.

  1. Frank Sinatra Service AreaMP 41.4

    Both directions / not mapped · next on this side: 35 mi

    Auntie Anne's · Burger King · Dunkin' · Sunoco

    Truck parking

  2. Celia Cruz Service AreaMP 76

    Both directions / not mapped · next on this side: 24 mi

    Sunoco

  3. Judy Blume Service AreaMP 100

    Both directions / not mapped · next on this side: 24 mi

    Auntie Anne's · Shake Shack · Starbucks · Sunoco · Applegreen

    Restrooms · Truck parking

  4. Jon Bon Jovi Service AreaMP 124

    Both directions / not mapped · next on this side: 18 mi

    Auntie Anne's · Burger King · Nathan's · Sbarro · Starbucks · Sunoco

    Restrooms

  5. Whitney Houston Service AreaMP 142.2

    Northbound · next on this side: 10 mi

    Popeyes · Shake Shack · Starbucks · Sunoco

    Restrooms

  6. Connie Chung Service AreaMP 152.9

    Southbound · next on this side: 0 mi

    Chick-fil-A · Mario's Famous Pizza · Sunoco · EVgo

    Restrooms

  7. Larry Doby Service Area

    Both directions / not mapped · next on this side: 16 mi

  8. James Gandolfini Service AreaMP 171

    Both directions / not mapped

    Auntie Anne's · Burger King · Dunkin' · Nathan's

    Restrooms

MP = milepost per the New Jersey Turnpike Authority – service area pages (checked 2026-10-27). Restaurants, fuel and chargers: OpenStreetMap contributors, updated October 2026 – brands change, check on site.

Cheesequake Rest Area (Jon Bon Jovi Service Area)

The Cheesequake rest area – officially the Jon Bon Jovi Service Area since the 2021 renaming – is one of the best-known stops on the Garden State Parkway. It lies in Old Bridge Township near Cheesequake State Park, between the shore and North Jersey, which makes it a natural break on summer trips to and from the beaches.

If you’re searching for the Cheesequake rest stop on the Garden State Parkway: it’s the same place, just with a new name on the signs.

Jon Bon Jovi Service Area details →

Old and New Service Area Names

The nine renamed service areas, with their former names: Montvale → James Gandolfini, Brookdale North → Larry Doby, Brookdale South → Connie Chung, Vauxhall → Whitney Houston, Cheesequake → Jon Bon Jovi, Monmouth → Judy Blume, Forked River → Celia Cruz, Atlantic → Frank Sinatra, and Ocean View → Toni Morrison, according to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.

Our list uses the names as they’re mapped today; signs and navigation apps may still show the old ones for a while.

Trucks on the Garden State Parkway

Large trucks are restricted on the northern part of the Parkway, so most truck traffic between South Jersey and New York uses the New Jersey Turnpike instead. If you drive a truck, check the restrictions before you plan a Parkway service area as your stop, and see our New Jersey Turnpike service areas.

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Garden State Parkway Rest Stops: FAQ

What is the Cheesequake rest area called now?

Since 2021 it’s the Jon Bon Jovi Service Area. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority renamed nine Garden State Parkway service areas after New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees.

How many rest stops are on the Garden State Parkway?

We list 8 rest stops on the Garden State Parkway. The list above shows them in order of travel.

Are Garden State Parkway service areas open 24 hours?

Fuel and restrooms are generally available around the clock; restaurants inside may keep shorter hours.

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Last updated October 2026 · Report a change