Netcong, NJ Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Netcong, NJ is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 35 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Netcong, NJ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
85.6 mi
Toms River, NJ
Quickest Drive
43m
Passaic, NJ
Plan Around Netcong, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Netcong, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Netcong, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Netcong, NJ
Driving from Netcong, NJ
Expect an average of 35 miles and about 44m behind the wheel when leaving Netcong, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 36 miles (45m), while the shortest is just 35 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Netcong, NJ include Passaic, NJ (35.5 mi, 43m) and Newark, NJ (35.1 mi, 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.26 per gallon. For the typical 35-mile trip from Netcong, NJ, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Netcong, NJ and 3 routes heading into Netcong, NJ, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 35 to 36 miles.
The longest mapped route from Netcong, NJ covers 36 miles and takes approximately 45m. Shorter options start at just 35 miles.
The average route from Netcong, NJ runs about 35 miles with a drive time of roughly 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.26/gallon for regular), the average 35-mile trip from Netcong, NJ costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Netcong, NJ include Passaic, NJ and Newark, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Netcong, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,543
Median Income
$92,596
Median Home Value
$344,300
Median Age
43.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Netcong, NJ at a Glance
Founded
1894
Elevation
2,972 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Netcong, NJ
A sampling of people born in Netcong, NJ.
Hugh Allen Meade
1907–1949
American politician (1907-1949)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Netcong, NJ.
Stanhope United Methodist Church
historic church in Morris County, New Jersey
City data from Wikidata (Q1087202), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Netcong, NJ
Netcong is a city in Morris County in the Skylands region of New Jersey."All roads lead to Netcong."[1]
1 Growing Stage - The Children's Theatre of NJ, 7 Ledgewood Ave (Route 183), ☏ +1 973 347-4946. Seasonal Performances and acting classes for children year round. (updated Nov 2020)
Netcong is considered a "transit hub" because of its train station, and its proximity to several major roads and highways. Interstate 80, Routes 46 and 206, among others. It is also geographically located at the corner of Morris, Sussex and Warren counties in the Skylands region of Northwest New Jersey. NJ Transit's Netcong Station is in the middle of downtown Netcong. Several restaurants and other shops are walkable on Main Street. 1 Netcong railway station, Maint St & Rt 46. (updated Aug 2020) Interstate 80, which goes from Metro New York all the way to San Francisco, crosses Netcong. Routes 46 which goes East to West and follows closely along Route 80 all across Northern New Jersey from Metro New York to close to the Pennsylvania border. Route 206 goes North and South through Central New Jersey from way high up north to pretty far south Jersey.
Classic Taxi, 81 Main St, ☏ +1 973 691-9280.
Travel tips adapted from Netcong on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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