Directions to the Archdiocesan
Youth Retreat Center 499 Belgrove Dr., Kearny, NJ
From NJ Turnpike North:
Take NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W (I-280).
Proceed through tolls and take immediate exit (Rt.508/Kearny).
On Rt. 508, go through blinking light.
At first set of Traffic lights, turn RIGHT onto Schuyler Ave.
Continue on Schuyler Ave. to the 5th traffic light.
At 5th light, turn LEFT onto Oakwood Ave. Continue on Oakwood to end.
Turn LEFT onto Belgrove Dr. and the Center is on your right.
AYRC Driveway is between Boystown Gym and Sacred Heart Church Chapel.
Ample parking in AYRC parking lot. Street parking also available.
Enter through blue awning at back of main building. Main offices are located on 2nd floor. If accessing main offices via Belgrove Dr., main entrance is near the large Crucifix.
From NJ Turnpike South, Route 3 West, Route 21 South, and Route 3 East to Route 21 South:
NJ Turnpike South to Exit 16W (Route 3 West) - Take Route 3 West to Route 21 South.
Take Route 21 South to exit 8 (Nutley/Lyndhurst).
At the end of the exit, turn LEFT and go to the first traffic light.
At light, turn LEFT and go over the Lyndhurst Bridge.
At light, turn RIGHT onto River Road.
Go straight on River Road which will change to Passaic Ave.
Go to the fourth traffic light and turn LEFT onto S. Midland Ave.
Travel uphill to the Stop sign and turn RIGHT.
At the traffic light, turn RIGHT on to Belgrove Dr.
The Center will be on your right as you travel down Belgrove Dr.
AYRC Driveway is between Boystown Gym and Sacred Heart Church Chapel.
Ample parking in AYRC parking lot. Street parking also available.
Enter through blue awning at back of main building. Main offices are located on 2nd floor. If accessing main offices via Belgrove Dr., main entrance is near the large Crucifix. From Garden State Parkway (GSP) North or South and I-280 East
GSP North or South to exit 145 (I-280).
Stay to right through toll area following signs to I-280 East (Newark/Harrison).
Take I-280 East to Exit 16 (Newark/Harrison - the 1st exit immediately after drawbridge over river)
Come off exit ramp - turn RIGHT at 2nd light onto Harrison Ave.
At the 2nd traffic light, turn RIGHT onto Passaic Ave.
At the 3rd light (Exxon on right) turn RIGHT onto Belgrove Dr.
Follow Belgrove Dr. as it curves to the left travelling through 5 lights.
The Center will be on your left.
AYRC Driveway is between Boystown Gym and Sacred Heart Church Chapel.
Ample parking in AYRC parking lot. Street parking also available.
Enter through blue awning at back of main building. Main offices are located on 2nd floor. If accessing main offices via Belgrove Dr., main entrance is near the large Crucifix.
Mass Transit:
No. 76 Hackensack Bus from Newark Penn Station will stop at Quincy Ave. & Belgrove Dr. directly across from the Retreat Center.