New Jersey Turnpike Culture
Chapter 1

The birth of the superroad

Chapter 2

What exit are you

Chapter 3

The service plaza universe

Chapter 4

Turnpike in the spotlight

YOUR GOAL

Master of New Jersey Turnpike culture

Ch 4 · Turnpike in the spotlight
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Just tell me your exit on the Jersey Turnpike, And I'll know your hometown and the music you like.

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Searching for America on a Greyhound bus

steve Simon & Garfunkel captured the Turnpike's reflective mood in a classic song.

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Tony Soprano's iconic television commute

steve The Turnpike served as the backdrop for one of television's greatest openings.

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Turnpike Magic Mirror
BETA

steve Swipe the magic mirror to discover how Turnpike exits shape New Jersey identity.

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Fun Fact

Refinery inspiration: The glowing industrial refineries along the northern Turnpike famously inspired the futuristic look of the movie Blade Runner.

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Gossip

Best Turnpike driving soundtrack?

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Quiz

Which Bruce Springsteen song on the 1982 album 'Nebraska' explicitly mentions riding on the New Jersey Turnpike?

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steve Searching for America on a Greyhound bus

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Quiz

Which famous folk-rock duo sang about 'counting the cars on the New Jersey Turnpike' in their 1968 song 'America'?

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steve The industrial beauty of the northern refineries

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Quiz

The opening credits of which iconic HBO television drama show the main character driving on the New Jersey Turnpike?

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Quiz

What visually striking industrial structures line the northern section of the Turnpike, creating its iconic cinematic look?

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Quiz

What major New York City bridge connects directly to the northernmost extensions of the New Jersey Turnpike?

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Quiz

Which famous New Jersey highway, running parallel to the coast, is often considered the Turnpike's sister road?

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Quiz

What major international airport is located directly alongside the northern stretches of the New Jersey Turnpike?

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Quiz

What is the name of the band member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band who starred as Silvio Dante in 'The Sopranos'?

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