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Straddling The New Jersey-Delaware Border, The Delaware Memorial Bridge Is One Of The Most Unique Places You’ll Ever Visit

The Delaware Memorial Bridge offers a scenic and historic drive between New Jersey and Delaware.

Published Apr 19, 2023

Written by 

Raymond Goldfield

New Jersey is a small state, but it's a hub near some of the biggest states in the country. Of course, New York and Pennsylvania are much across the border, but the small border the Garden State shares with Delaware might not be as well-known. The Delaware-New Jersey border is way down in the southwestern corner of the state, and it's marked by a unique sight - the Delaware Memorial Bridge. This massive suspension bridge crosses the Delaware River, and you'll pass from one state into another midway through your drive. Not only is it a great way to enter and exit the state, but the old-fashioned bridge is an impressive sight. It's worth taking the trip from Pennsville Township to New Castle just to see it for yourself!

Countless people cross the Delaware Memorial Bridge each day, heading from New Jersey to Delaware and back. At over 10,000 feet, it's one of NJ's biggest bridges.

A green suspension bridge with traffic, set against a clear blue sky. Power lines are visible in the background.
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That's because it spans the Delaware River, giving everyone who takes the drive an impressive view.

Aerial view of a river with industrial areas, shipping docks, and a bridge in the foreground.
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For those who start in New Jersey, they'll begin in Pennsville Township, where they can visit the famous Finn's Point Rear Range Light. This historic tower used to guide ship vessels.

A tall black lighthouse stands beside a sign for Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, surrounded by green trees.
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Along the roughly two-mile drive, keep an eye on the road - the New Jersey-Delaware border is marked!

A view of a bridge with tall towers, connecting Delaware and New Jersey, under a partly cloudy sky.
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You'll arrive in New Castle, Delaware in a few minutes depending on traffic, where you can view some impressive historic buildings.

Historic brick building with a dome, flags, and trees, set against a blue sky with clouds. Cars parked in front.
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Most people who take this sprawling span are commuting, but it's worth taking the drive just to cross over the state borders in style.

A green suspension bridge spans a highway, with vehicles traveling and a power plant visible in the background.
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Have you taken the Delaware Memorial Bridge across the Delaware-New Jersey border? Let us know about your drive, and tell us your favorite destinations on both sides in the comments section. If you'd like to know more about this unique bridge, you can visit the official website for details on its history and operations. While you're in the area, consider taking this scenic drive through South Jersey.

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