Skip to main content
DRIVE TRIP

Historic Millstone Valley Road Trip

23.5 miles: 0 hours, 42 minutes

ROUTE

This 22-mile loop takes you through Historic Millstone Valley in north central New Jersey, an area rich in natural beauty where historic districts, sites and villages preserve the area’s past, including Revolutionary War battles and the canal era.

1

Millstone to Griggstown

6.4 miles: 0 hours, 12 minutes

luvemakphoto / iStockphoto.com

Begin in the charming Federalist-style town of Millstone. Then known as Somerset Courthouse, it was burned to the ground by the British during the Revolutionary War. Stop for a nature walk in Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park before crossing the canal into East Millstone. Canal Road takes you through the beautiful forest surrounding the canal.

2

Griggstown to Kingston

4.9 miles: 0 hours, 9 minutes

Wicki58 / iStockphoto.com

Canal Road takes you through the forest along the Delaware and Raritan Canal to the town of Griggstown, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Continue along scenic Laurel Avenue to Kingston, which includes five historic districts as well as the John W. Flemer Preserve and Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park.

3

Kingston to Rocky Hill

2.5 miles: 0 hours, 5 minutes

Wikimedia Commons / Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD

This section of the byway retraces the route from Laurel Avenue and Rocky Hill Road and includes a short detour into Rocky Hill, whose historic district dates back to the late 1700s. The village includes 145 historic buildings on Washington Street and Crescent, Montgomery and Princeton avenues.

4

Rocky Hill to Millstone

9.7 miles: 0 hours, 16 minutes

Wikimedia Commons / Bradford Van Arnum

Returning to Canal Road, enjoy the forest scenery alongside the canal before crossing the Griggstown Causeway. Catch glimpses of the Millstone River through the tall trees that line this two-lane highway leading back to the town of Millstone.

AAA members save up to 20% off

Receive exclusive savings and discounts when you reserve your Hertz rental through AAA.

Book Hertz
THE VALUE OF TRIP CANVAS

Travel Like an Expert with AAA and Trip Canvas

Get Ideas from the Pros

As one of the largest travel agencies in North America, we have a wealth of recommendations to share! Browse our articles and videos for inspiration, or dive right in with preplanned AAA Road Trips, cruises and vacation tours.

Build and Research Your Options

Save and organize every aspect of your trip including cruises, hotels, activities, transportation and more. Book hotels confidently using our AAA Diamond Designations and verified reviews.

Book Everything in One Place

From cruises to day tours, buy all parts of your vacation in one transaction, or work with our nationwide network of AAA Travel Agents to secure the trip of your dreams!