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The Barefoot Country Music Fest brings four days of country music to the beach in Wildwood, NJ — approximately 150-160 miles south of Manhattan. Running Thursday through Sunday (June 18-21, 2026), the festival draws 30,000-40,000 fans per day to a barefoot-on-the-sand concert experience across multiple stages near the Wildwoods Convention Center.
The drive from NYC to Wildwood is 2.5-3 hours under normal conditions, but summer Friday afternoon traffic on the Garden State Parkway — particularly south of the Driscoll Bridge at the Raritan Toll Plaza — can push travel time to 3-4 hours. The Parkway bottleneck affects all Jersey Shore traffic, not just festival-goers, making timing critical. Our chauffeurs know the Parkway timing windows and can recommend departure times that avoid the worst congestion.
Most festival-goers stay in Wildwood or nearby Cape May for the full four-day event. We primarily provide one-way transfers — NYC to Wildwood on Thursday or Friday, and Wildwood to NYC on Sunday or Monday. For guests staying in Cape May (10 minutes south, premium accommodations), we coordinate daily transfers between Cape May hotels and the festival grounds.
Four days of country music on the Wildwood beach. Here's what to know for transportation planning.
Thursday-Sunday, June 18-21, 2026. Gates open afternoon each day. Headliners perform evening through late night, with shows ending approximately 11 PM - midnight.
Beach in Wildwood, NJ near the Wildwoods Convention Center (approximately 4501 Boardwalk). Multiple stages on the sand — shoes come off at the entrance.
Approximately 30,000-40,000 attendees per day. Most festival-goers stay in Wildwood or Cape May for the duration rather than commuting daily.
Festival parking is limited on the narrow Wildwood barrier island. Street parking is scarce during the festival. Professional car service with curbside drop-off eliminates the parking problem.
Headlining acts perform until 11 PM - midnight. Late-night returns to NYC are not practical — most guests stay locally. Return transfers are typically scheduled for Sunday or Monday morning.
The $20 NJ surcharge applies for Wildwood pickup or drop-off. Tolls (~$15-20 each way via NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway) are included in your fare.
150-160 miles from Manhattan to Wildwood. Here's what the drive looks like and how to optimize timing.
Wildwood is a narrow barrier island. Here's how professional car service navigates it.
Most Barefoot guests stay for the full festival. Here are the most common transportation packages.
One-way NYC → Wildwood or Wildwood → NYC
NYC → Wildwood + Wildwood → NYC
NYC → Cape May with daily festival transfers
Cape May — 10 minutes south of Wildwood — offers premium accommodations for festival-goers who want comfort after the music stops.
Cape May's grand hotel, a National Historic Landmark. Walking distance to Cape May beach and restaurants. 10-minute drive to Barefoot festival grounds.
Boutique luxury in the heart of Cape May. Refined alternative to Wildwood motels while staying close enough for daily festival access.
We provide daily transfers between Cape May hotels and the Wildwood festival grounds — 10 minutes each way. Attend the festival by day, return to Cape May luxury by night.
Book online or call +1-347-321-9929. Specify transfer direction (outbound/return), date, pickup location, group size, and vehicle preference. Book 3-4 weeks ahead.
We recommend optimal departure timing based on your travel day — avoiding the Garden State Parkway Friday afternoon crush. Thursday departures and Friday morning are ideal.
Chauffeur name, vehicle, and direct phone number sent 24 hours before. For the outbound trip, your chauffeur arrives at your NYC pickup point ready for the shore drive.
2.5-3 hour drive in a climate-controlled vehicle. Relax, sleep, or start the party — your chauffeur handles the Turnpike, Parkway, and barrier island navigation.
Curbside drop-off at the festival area or your Wildwood hotel. No parking stress on the narrow barrier island streets.
Sunday or Monday pickup from your hotel. Morning departure for the smoothest northbound Parkway trip back to NYC. Home by early afternoon.
Everything you need to know about getting from NYC to Wildwood, NJ for the Barefoot Country Music Fest.
Four days of country music on the Wildwood beach — 150 miles from Manhattan. Skip the Garden State Parkway stress, arrive at the sand in comfort, and let your chauffeur handle the Jersey Shore traffic while you start the festival weekend right.
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Last updated: February 2026
True North VIP is a New York City-based premium chauffeur and black car service. The company provides airport transfers to JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro, and Westchester County airports, along with hourly charters, corporate ground transportation, wedding and event service, and city-to-city travel. Service covers all five NYC boroughs, Northern New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester County, Long Island, and the Hamptons, with vetted professional chauffeurs and a fleet of executive sedans, luxury sedans, SUVs, and Sprinter vans available 24/7.
To book a ride, visit truenorthvip.com/book or call +1‑347‑321‑9929.
