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Strawberry Picking in New Jersey

8 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own strawberries in New Jersey. The season typically runs May to June. The closest is Giamarese Farm & Orchards in East Brunswick, NJ, about 55m from Manhattan, and 5 of them are reachable without a car.

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Giamarese Farm & Orchards

East Brunswick, NJ · 55m from NYC · 🚆

low-key strawberry picking near the Turnpike

🍓 strawberries🫐 blueberries🍑 peaches🥬 vegetables🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins
hayridescorn mazefarm store+1 more
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Von Thun Farms

Monmouth Junction, NJ · 1h from NYC · 🚆 · 4.3★(561)

family berry picking with festivals

🍓 strawberries🫐 blueberries🫛 peas🍇 blackberries🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins
hayridescorn mazepetting zoo+3 more

“Strawberry Festival in June. There'll be strawberry picking, face painting, an activity area, hayrides, and more fun.” (June 2026, NJ Mom)

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Battleview Orchards

Freehold, NJ · 1h 05m from NYC · 🚆 · 4.4★(2,049)

peaches and cider donuts near the Shore

🍓 strawberries🍒 cherries🍑 peaches🍑 nectarines🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins
farm storecider donutshayrides+2 more

“Strawberry season begins in mid-May, featuring juicy, bright red berries perfect for making homemade jams and pies.” (April 2024, The Digest Online)

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Alstede Farms

Chester, NJ · 1h 10m from NYC · 🚆

widest variety of crops all season

🍓 strawberries🍒 cherries🫐 blueberries🍇 raspberries🍇 blackberries🍑 peaches🌽 sweet corn🍅 tomatoes🫑 peppers🍆 eggplant🫛 green beans💐 flowers🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins
hayridescorn mazepetting zoo+7 more
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Stony Hill Farms

Chester, NJ · 1h 10m from NYC · 4.5★(587)

corn maze plus organic u-pick

🍓 strawberries🍆 eggplant🫑 peppers🍅 tomatoes🌻 sunflowers🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins
corn mazefarm storehayrides+4 more

“Pick your own apples, strawberries, pumpkins, berries, and vegetables, depending on the season.” (June 2026, NJ Mom)

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Terhune Orchards

Princeton, NJ · 1h 20m from NYC · 🚆 · 4.3★(1,743)

picking plus a winery tasting

🍓 strawberries🫐 blueberries💐 flowers🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins
winery/cideryfarm storecider donuts+6 more

“Shaan and Kiran head straight for the strawberries. One for the basket, one for the mouth.” (May 2004, Island in the Net blog)

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Phillips Farms

Milford, NJ · 1h 30m from NYC · 4.5★(226)

rare berries and serious fruit variety

🍓 strawberries🍒 cherries🫐 blueberries🍇 raspberries🍇 blackberries🍒 currants🍑 peaches💐 flowers🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins
farm storeflowerskid-friendly+1 more
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Johnson's Corner Farm

Medford, NJ · 1h 40m from NYC · 4.5★(3,856)

all-day family farm adventure

💐 flowers🍓 strawberries🫐 blueberries🍑 peaches🌻 sunflowers🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins
hayridesplaygroundpetting zoo+7 more

“Strawberries were a lot of fun, but the blueberries, while also fun were more time-consuming and our 2.5 year old was bored pretty quickly.” (August 2021, The HaddonMama blog)

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Good to know

When is strawberries picking season near NYC?

Typically May to June in the NYC region; exact dates shift with the weather each year, so check the farm's picking report before you go.

What is the closest strawberry picking farm to NYC in New Jersey?

Giamarese Farm & Orchards in East Brunswick, NJ, about 55m from Manhattan.

Can I go strawberries picking without a car?

Yes: 5 of these 8 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.