Keyport, New Jersey · Since 1962
The Ford Dealer Right Off Garden State Parkway Exit 117
Tom’s Ford sits 443 feet from the Exit 117 ramp in Keyport, NJ — the closest Ford dealership to the Garden State Parkway in Monmouth County. Come off the ramp and you’re in our lot in seconds, not minutes. No back roads, no wrong turns, no re-routing.
Exit 117. Enter Tom’s Ford.
The whole trip, from above
Exit 117 is the Route 35 / Route 36 interchange serving Keyport, Hazlet and Aberdeen. Take the exit, bear onto Route 35 South, and Tom’s Ford is on your right — 443 feet from the ramp. You will see the lot before you finish the exit.
Schematic map, not to scale. Tom’s Ford is at 200 NJ-35 South, Keyport, NJ 07735.
Parkway drive times to Tom’s Ford
The Parkway makes this a straight shot from Staten Island and North Jersey heading south, and from the shore heading north. Here is what the run actually looks like from the exits people start at, nearest first.
| Starting from | Parkway route | Approx. miles | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bridge / Matawan | GSP South from Exit 120 | 4 mi | 5–8 min |
| Middletown / Holmdel | GSP North from Exit 114 | 4 mi | 5–10 min |
| Red Bank / Shrewsbury | GSP North from Exit 109 | 9 mi | 15–20 min |
| Woodbridge / Iselin | GSP South from Exit 129 | 12 mi | 15–20 min |
| Asbury Park / Neptune | GSP North from Exit 102 | 17 mi | 20–30 min |
| Staten Island (Outerbridge) | Outerbridge → GSP South | 14 mi | 25–35 min |
| Newark / Essex County | GSP South from Exit 142 | 25 mi | 30–40 min |
| Toms River | GSP North from Exit 82 | 36 mi | 35–45 min |
| Brooklyn / Bay Ridge | Verrazzano → SI → GSP South | 35 mi | 45–60 min |
| Lower Manhattan | Holland Tunnel → NJ Tpk → GSP South | 40 mi | 55–75 min |
Approximate distances and typical door-to-door driving times in normal traffic. Actual distance and time vary with your starting point, conditions, tolls and time of day.
Turn-by-turn from Exit 117
The ramp you take depends on which way you’re running. Both land you in the same place.
Southbound — from Staten Island, Newark, North Jersey
- Take Exit 117 for NJ 35 / NJ 36.
- Follow the connector toward Keyport and Hazlet.
- Bear onto Route 35 South.
- Tom’s Ford is on your right at 200 NJ-35 South.
Northbound — from Red Bank, Toms River, the shore
- Take Exit 117 for NJ 35 / NJ 36.
- Follow signs for Keyport.
- Merge onto Route 35 South.
- Tom’s Ford is on your right at 200 NJ-35 South.
A general guide — always follow posted signage.
Why New York and North Jersey buyers make the drive
You never leave the Parkway
One exit, one turn, one dealership. Nobody wants to navigate an unfamiliar town with a trade-in in the driveway and a lease running out.
Service is on the same ramp
Drop the truck before work, get back on the Parkway. Service direct line: 732-709-1144.
Cross-shopping is easy from here
You are 20 minutes from Middlesex and Ocean County stores. Buyers compare us against them constantly and keep coming back — the Parkway cuts both ways.
Out-of-state paperwork, handled
New York and Pennsylvania registrations are routine here. We title and register out-of-state buyers regularly, not as a one-off favor.
What’s on the lot right now
New Fords, certified pre-owned and used vehicles — updated as they land on the lot.
See what’s in stock
Can’t get to Exit 117? Then we come to you.
Being 443 feet off the Parkway is the easy part. The harder part is that a workday doesn’t always leave room for a dealership visit — so sales, service and parts all travel.
- Mobile service. A technician comes to your driveway or job site for routine maintenance and diagnostics. No trip in, no waiting room.
- Pickup and delivery. We collect your vehicle, service it here, and bring it back to you the same way.
- Buy from home. Choose the vehicle, value your trade, sign, and take delivery in your driveway — the whole purchase without a showroom visit.
- Parts to your door. Wholesale and fleet parts delivered to shops and businesses across Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties.
Reach the right department
Every department is closed Sunday.
| Department | Direct line | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | 732-264-1600 | Mon–Thu 9–7 · Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–5 · Sun closed |
| Service | 732-709-1144 | Mon–Fri 7–5 · Sat 7–12 · Sun closed |
| Parts & wholesale | 732-264-1694 | Mon–Fri 7–5 · Sat 7–3 · Sun closed |
Family-owned in Keyport since 1962 · Third generation · 28-time Ford President’s Award winner · 7-time CARFAX Top-Rated Dealer · 4.8 stars across 3,500+ Google reviews
Questions we get from Parkway drivers
What Garden State Parkway exit is Tom's Ford?
Tom's Ford is at Exit 117 on the Garden State Parkway. The dealership is 443 feet from the Exit 117 ramp at 200 NJ-35 South, Keyport, NJ 07735.
How far is Tom's Ford from the Garden State Parkway?
Roughly 443 feet from the Exit 117 ramp, and about 0.4 miles from the Parkway mainline. It takes about 30 seconds to get from the ramp into our lot.
What towns does Garden State Parkway Exit 117 serve?
Exit 117 is the Route 35 and Route 36 interchange serving Keyport, Hazlet and Aberdeen, and it is the exit drivers use for Union Beach, Keansburg and the Raritan Bay shore.
Is there a Ford dealer near the Parkway for Staten Island buyers?
Yes. Tom's Ford is 25 to 35 minutes from the Outerbridge Crossing straight down the Garden State Parkway to Exit 117, with no local roads in between. We register and title New York buyers regularly.
Can I get my Ford serviced right off the Parkway?
Yes. Our service department is at the same Exit 117 location. Call the service direct line at 732-709-1144 to schedule a drop-off.
What are Tom's Ford's hours?
Sales is open Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 7:00pm, Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Service is open Monday through Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 7:00am to 12:00pm. Parts is open Monday through Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm. All departments are closed Sunday.
Does Tom's Ford offer mobile service?
Yes. A Tom's Ford technician can come to your driveway or job site for routine maintenance and diagnostics, so you do not have to bring the vehicle in. Call 732-709-1144 to set it up.
Can I buy a car from Tom's Ford without visiting the dealership?
Yes. You can choose the vehicle, value your trade, complete the paperwork and take delivery at your home. We also offer service pickup and delivery, and we deliver wholesale parts to businesses across Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties.
Do you sell to buyers from New York and Pennsylvania?
Yes. Out-of-state titling and registration is routine at Tom's Ford, and a large share of our Parkway traffic comes from Staten Island, Brooklyn and North Jersey.
More from Tom’s Ford
Exit 117. Enter Tom’s Ford.
200 NJ-35 South · Keyport, NJ 07735