This service area, named for the New Brunswick native who achieved fame as a poet, journalist, and critic, is located on the northbound Turnpike at milepost 78.7, between Interchanges 8A and 9 in East Brunswick, Middlesex County. Brand new as of September 2023, the facility is bright, clean, and welcoming with a variety of food and beverage options.
Food & Drink
- Shake Shack
- Hours: Friday – Sunday, 9 a.m. to midnight; Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Popeyes
- Hours: Friday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Nathan’s Famous
- Hours: Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dunkin’
- Open 24/7
- Applegreen Convenience Store
Other Services
- Sunoco Service Station and APlus Market
- Open 24/7
- EV Charging (universal, open-access chargers)
- Accessible 24/7
- Restrooms (including a family restroom)
- Accessible 24/7
GPS Coordinates: 40° 25′ 0.251″ LAT / -74° 26′ 37.409″ LON