Things To Do on an eBike in Atlantic County
Atlantic County's eBike riding is on the mainland. The paved Linwood Bikeway links Somers Point, Linwood, Northfield and Pleasantville, the Atlantic County Bikeway runs through the Pine Barrens from Egg Harbor Township to Hamilton Township, and the Wildlife Drive at Forsythe refuge loops through the salt marsh at Oceanville.
Atlantic City bans electric bicycles from its boardwalk at all times. New Jersey also requires eBike riders to be at least 15 with an eBike license or a driver's license, and to register the bike.
Where to ride in Atlantic County
A shore path in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
All three rides below are inside Atlantic County. The state's Somers Point to Tuckerton tour guide describes the two bikeways as part of a 45-mile route through the mainland communities of the Greater Atlantic City region, on mostly flat terrain.
Named eBike routes and access checks
1. Linwood Bikeway, Somers Point to Pleasantville
The NJDOT tour guide describes the Linwood Bikeway as a 6.5-mile smooth paved path that starts in Somers Point and runs north through Linwood, Northfield and Pleasantville, connecting neighborhoods, schools, parks and playing fields. A 4-mile segment is built on a historic rail corridor. Each section takes the name of the city it runs through. The tour starts at John F. Kennedy Park in Somers Point, which overlooks Great Egg Harbor Bay, and the guide lists free parking and indoor bathrooms at the tour's start and end points.
eBike access: The path crosses four cities, so follow New Jersey law and the signs posted in each one.
2. Atlantic County Bikeway, Egg Harbor Township to Hamilton Township
The NJDOT tour guide describes a 7.5-mile bike and pedestrian path on the abandoned rail corridor of the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Line, through the Atlantic County Pine Barrens. Its eastern trailhead is at the Shore Mall in Egg Harbor, and it runs to the Atlantic County Institute of Technology in Hamilton Township. The guide calls it rustic, unlike the paved Linwood Bikeway.
eBike access: The Atlantic County park code permits bicycles on park paths and roadways unless otherwise posted, and requires riders to follow posted rules and ride with due regard for pedestrians. Follow posted signs.
3. Wildlife Drive, Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service describes the Wildlife Drive as an 8-mile self-guided tour of saltwater marsh, freshwater habitat and upland forest, known internationally as a birding hotspot, with observation towers at Gull Pond and Turtle Cove. Most refuge visitor facilities are at the headquarters area in Oceanville, and the drive is open daily, sunrise to sunset. Entrance is $4 per car.
eBike access: The refuge's biking page permits bicycles on the Wildlife Drive but not on the hiking trails at refuge headquarters, and bans off-road vehicles. The page does not mention eBikes, so ask at the visitor center before you ride one.
New Jersey eBike laws and route permission
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission says an eBike rider must be at least 15 and hold an eBike license or a valid driver's license, and that eBikes must be registered with the MVC. Low-speed electric bicycles do not need insurance, but motorized bicycles do.
The New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center at Rutgers says eBikes are allowed by default on paved paths where bicycles are allowed, but local and county governments can restrict them, and natural-surface trails designated non-motorized stay closed to eBikes unless the owner allows them.
Half-day and full-day eBike plans
Half day: Start at John F. Kennedy Park in Somers Point and ride the Linwood Bikeway north toward Pleasantville and back.
Full day: Ride the Linwood Bikeway in the morning, then drive to the Shore Mall trailhead for the Atlantic County Bikeway.
What not to ride in Atlantic County
The Atlantic City boardwalk. The City of Atlantic City says no motorized vehicles are permitted on the boardwalk at any time, including electric bicycles.
Sidewalks on Atlantic City's main avenues. The city code bans bicycle riding on sidewalks fronting Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Madison, Baltic and Fairmount Avenues and Grammercy Place at any time, and bars motorized vehicles from sidewalks unless the law permits them.
Forsythe hiking trails. Bicycles are not allowed on the hiking trails at refuge headquarters.
When to ride Atlantic County
The Wildlife Drive is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. The Forsythe visitor information center is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
eBike shops and rentals
Atlantic County shops are listed on these town pages. The rental cards below include bike and scooter rental services in Atlantic City and Pleasantville. Call each one about electric models, helmets and return times.
- eBike shops in Pleasantville (3)
- eBike shops in Brigantine (2)
- eBike shops in Galloway (1)
- eBike shops in Atlantic City (4)
- eBike shops in Ventnor (1)
- eBike shops in Hammonton (2)
- eBike shops in Somers Point (1)
- eBike shops in Margate (1)
- eBike shops in Northfield (1)
- eBike shops in Mays Landing (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Can I ride an eBike on the Atlantic City boardwalk?
No. The city says no motorized vehicles are permitted on the boardwalk at any time, including electric bicycles.
How long is the Linwood Bikeway?
The NJDOT tour guide lists 6.5 miles of smooth paved path from Somers Point north to Pleasantville.
Where does the Atlantic County Bikeway start?
Its eastern trailhead is at the Shore Mall in Egg Harbor, and it runs 7.5 miles to the Atlantic County Institute of Technology in Hamilton Township.
Can I bike the Forsythe Wildlife Drive?
Yes. The refuge permits bicycles on the 8-mile Wildlife Drive, open sunrise to sunset. Ask the refuge about eBikes.
Do I need a license to ride an eBike in New Jersey?
The MVC says riders must be at least 15 and hold an eBike license or a valid driver's license.
Do eBikes need to be registered in New Jersey?
Yes. The MVC says eBikes must be registered. Low-speed electric bicycles do not need insurance.
All eBike shops in Atlantic County
See the Atlantic County eBike shops page for the full directory, and our New Jersey eBike laws guide for state rules.