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Absecon Boulevard: The Forgotten Gateway to Atlantic City (US 30)

Before the Atlantic City Expressway, Absecon Boulevard served as the primary gateway into Atlantic City — a purpose-built approach road designed to bypass narrow city streets and funnel motorists directly to the shore. In this drive, we explore the history of Absecon Boulevard and its role in shaping regional travel patterns. From its origins in the early automobile era, to its relocation south of Absecon City in the late 1920s, this road tells a larger story about traffic congestion, land development, and the growing importance of Atlantic City as a resort destination. We’ll look at how local business interests pushed for improvements, how the boulevard became part of the White Horse Pike corridor, and why it was once promoted as one of the most modern highways in the country — including a stretch that was famously illuminated in the 1930s and billed as the longest fully lighted highway in the world. After a brief historical overview, we take a present-day drive along Absecon Boulevard toward Egg Harbor City, following a route that quietly carried generations of travelers long before expressways took over. If you enjoy detailed road history, original research, and relaxed drive-alongs like this one, consider supporting the channel: ☕ Buy me a cup of coffee: (link here) Your support helps keep these history-driven road explorations going — and it’s always appreciated. buymeacoffee.com/roadexplorerusa Thanks for watching, and enjoy the drive. 0:20 the history of Absecon Boulevard | Route 30 approach to Atlantic City 3:49 Old Route 56 | Beach Thorofare bridge exploration 8:50 planned Atlantic City Racetrack 9:01 Delilah Road explained 10:32 old Absecon Drive-In 12:24 1925 photo of Route 30/Shore Road intersection