Fast Ferry is a good option. Not sure unless you want to ride through northern New Jersey. Certainly some nice areas up there. Fast ferry will but you right on the coast. You could follow the coast line right to AC. During the summer it can get pretty congested along the coast on the weekend during good weather. No big hills though, if its hot and humid likely you will face a head wind all the way there. Though sometimes it blows from the west. The ferry docks right in my town so contact me if you want the local details. I have ridden past Long beach Island park about 45 miles south of here then return. Thats plenty for me to ride.