NJ 81 begins at exit 13A of the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95). There is a tollbooth where all motorists who do not have E-ZPass must hand in their tickets and pay a toll depending on how far they've travelled on the turnpike.

Photos taken August 2017.

There are exits to the right for Jersey Gardens Boulevard, North Avenue, Ikea Drive, and Dowd Avenue.

Photo taken August 2017.

NJ 81 runs northwest, eventually narrowing down to one lane and merging with lanes coming from North Avenue.

Photos taken August 2017.

The roadway splits. Bear right to go south on US 1/US 9 or continue straight ahead to go north.

Photos taken August 2017.

NJ 81 narrows down to one lane and merges into US 1/US 9 north.

Photos taken August 2017.