My first most favorite place to drive is Deal NJ, especially on Friday nights and Saturday daytime. I also provide the 1st in the state Uber BikeRack for those Saturday jaunts. My second busiest ride area is Normandy Road between Belford NJ and Colts Neck NJ. The amount of people who are willing to download and use the Goober app is amazing. But the one I saved for last and the most profitable rides I ever do is the Goober Walk of Shame rides every Saturday and Sunday mornings around 5am or so. Best tips ever!
Those are some of my favorite spots too. I used to love Sea Isle City, but after our legalization it's not as fun.
This may differ from the places where you know the money is, to clarify. No one's stealing your bloody spots, kappa.
For me, I love Route 22 and all the areas around it that it covers. Roads are nice and clear outside of rush hour and the pax usually tend to be going places. If I need a pick me up there are plenty of options.
So, for me, it depends what time and day as well as my mood, lol.
Disclaimer: I've been out of state for a while, but usually...
I like to start my day at 4am in populated suburbs about 30 to 35 miles from EWR. (Obviously to get an inbound run in.)
Then if I'll usually work the incentives in Essex or Hudson County. (Usually Essex.) Personally, I prefer west of the GSP, but still in the zone. (Less Newark Penn trips.)
I don't mind Hoboken, unless it's saturated with drivers. If too crowded, I'll try Greenville or Bergen/Lafayette. (RIP Bayonne boost.

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If I'm in a laidback cruiser mood, Chatham, Madison, Florham Park, the Hanovers, Parsippany.
Sometimes I like Bergen County, but sometimes it's too much rude, short hopping nonsense.
Gone are the days of cruising into EWR with the DF on, I guess. I haven't been in the queue, but I can see here it's not all that fun.