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FORT DIX is located southern New Jersey in a lovely, rural agricultural area; the least densely populated part of the state. There is no pollution, no traffic and very little crime in the area. Fort Dix has an easy access to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295 and the metropolitan cities of New York and Philadelphia. There are numerous major malls to choose from within a 25-35 minutes drive.
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - I-95 S of Philadelphia, Exit 10. For more information call the Division of Aviation at (215) 937-5400 Mon-Fri 0730-2030 and Sat-Sun 0730-1530. Proximity: 45-minute drive.
USO assistance is available in terminal D departure area on the second floor. The USO telephone number is (215) 365-8889 and they are open 0800-2000 seven days a week. Information on other modes of transportation can be obtained at the USO Terminal.
The Rapid Rover Airport Shuttle offers on-call services 24 hours - 7 days. Single occupancy - $60.00; double occupancy $ 30.00 each; three or more passengers $17.00 per person. From Philadelphia dial 21 at the ground transportation desk, in any baggage claim terminal. Drivers accept Visa, Master Card and American Express. For official travel, Rapid Rover drivers will accept a copy of orders. For reservations call 1-800-322-8062, or 856-428-1500. A commercial taxi will cost approximately $75.00 one way.
Directions from Philadelphia Airport to Fort Dix if driving:
When departing the Philadelphia Airport follow signs for 95N. Proceed north on ROUTE 95 for several miles until the exit for the Walt Whitman Bridge. After crossing bridge, follow signs for 295N (Trenton.)
Stay on 295N exiting at Moorestown, NJ (ROUTE 38 East) EXIT 40A. Stay on ROUTE 38 East through Mount Laurel, Hainesport and Mount Holly to Pemberton, (distance of about 15 miles.)
Road will narrow to one lane prior to turn at traffic light in Pemberton, turn left onto ROUTE 616 (Pemberton-Wrightstown Rd.) and proceed for 4-5 miles bearing left after the blinking light to the traffic light at ROUTE 68. At the light make a right to the Fort Dix checkpoint.
Proceed through the checkpoint and then take first right off circle onto 4th Street to traffic light (old Walson Army Hospital in front of you.) Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue. Take left onto 8th Street and proceed for two blocks.
The Family Assistance Center (Army Community Service) Building 5201 is on the left hand side on the corner of Maryland Avenue and 8th Street.
NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - New Jersey Turnpike, Exit 13A (I-95).For more information call (973) 961-6000. Proximity to Fort Dix: One hour and fifteen minutes driving time. There is no military assistance or USO at Newark IAP.
- New Jersey Transit Bus #67 runs from Newark to Lakewood Bus Terminal and Bus #317 runs from Lakewood to Fort Dix.
- Bus #67 departs from Newark IAP Terminal A at approximately 0750, 0850, 1050, 1245, 1445 and 2010 Monday thru Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays 0857, 1057, 1257, 1457, 1657, 1857, and 2047; and on Holidays bus departs at 0747, 0847, 1047, 1247, 1447 and 2010. This bus also stops at Terminal B & C. Departure times are approximately 2 and 4 minutes later than times noted from Terminal A. Buses depart from the bus lanes on the upper level.
- Bus # 317 runs from Lakewood to Fort Dix several times each day Monday thru Friday. Bus stops nearby the Fort Dix Transportation Office building 5139 (Pemberton-Wrightstown Road.) There is no Bus Terminal in Fort Dix. Last stop of bus #317 is McGuire AFB.
JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Long Island, New York. Phone number: (718) 244-4444. Proximity to Fort Dix: About two-hour drive.
There is NO military or direct commercial transportation from JFK to Fort Dix for military personnel on PCS orders. Princeton Airporter operates a scheduled run from JFK IAP to Newark IAP currently, for $19.00. From Newark IAP travelers en route to Fort Dix/McGuire can switch to the New Jersey Transit Authority Bus # 67 to Lakewood. From Lakewood Bus Terminal switch to Bus # 317.
Directions driving from the NJ Turnpike:
Exit at BORDENTOWN, NJ Turnpike Exit 7. Bear left after the toll to Fort Dix - Take ROUTE 206 South for approximately 1/4 mile and turn left onto ROUTE 68 and proceed for about 8 miles - brings you to Fort Dix entrance and onto the checkpoint. Continue to Circle.
Take first right off circle onto 4th Street. At traffic light (old Walson Army Hospital in front of you) turn right onto New Jersey Avenue. Take left onto 8th Street and proceed two blocks.
The Family Assistance Center (Army Community Service), Building 5201, is on the left side of the corner of Maryland Avenue and 8th Street.
DIRECTIONS DRIVING FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.
Take I-95 to NEW JERSEY. After departing Delaware Memorial Bridge look for 295N signs. Stay on 295N exiting at EXIT 40A - Moorestown, NJ to Route 38 East. Stay on ROUTE 38 East through Mt. Laurel, Hainesport, Mt Holly to Pemberton for about 15 miles.
Road will narrow to one lane prior to turn at traffic light in Pemberton, turn left onto ROUTE 616 (Pemberton-Wrightstown Rd.) and proceed for 4-5 miles bearing left after the blinking light to the traffic light at ROUTE 68. At the light make a right to the Fort Dix checkpoint.
Proceed through the checkpoint and then take first right off circle onto 4th Street to traffic light (old Walson Army Hospital in front of you.) Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue. Take left onto 8th Street and proceed for two blocks. The Family Assistance Center (Army Community Service), building 5201 is on the left side on the corner of Maryland Avenue and 8th Street.
DIRECTIONS FROM TRENTON AMTRAK TRAIN STATION
There is no NJ Transit bus transportation from the Trenton Train Station to Fort Dix, however local taxi service is available. Telephone: 1-800-872-7245. Proximity to site is about 25 minutes.