Secaucus, NJ Road Trips

Secaucus was an agricultural town in the early 20th century, with at least ten times as many pigs as people. After the middle of the century the pig farms closed and many more people moved in, making Secaucus a commuter town. With excellent highway and rail connections, it has many warehouses to serve the New York Metropolitan Area and also some factories and office buildings.

1 Laurel Hill Park (Snake Hill), Laurel Hill Dr, ☏ +1 201 915-1388. (updated Nov 2018) 2 Secaucus Town Museum, 150 Plaza Center, ☏ +1 551-257-7205. Sa 11AM-3PM. A museum showcasing the local history. Free. (updated Feb 2023)

1 Meadowlands Expo Center, 355 Plaza Dr (take Exit 16E on the NJ Turnpike, after the tollbooths, follow signs for Secaucus; at traffic light go straight across and over bridge; you are now on Harmon Meadow Blvd. Go to second traffic light and turn right onto Plaza Drive; Exposition Center is on your left), ☏ +1 201-330-7773, fax: +1 201-330-1172. (updated Nov 2018)

1 Red Roof Inn, Meadowlands Parkway (From the NJ Turnpike, take Exit 16W to the Lincoln Tunnel. Take the exit for Meadowlands Parkway), ☏ +1 937-328-1514. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Smoke free, no extra charge for kids and pets, verified Wi-Fi. (updated Nov 2018) 2 Hilton Garden Inn Secaucus/Meadowlands, 875 Route 3 East Service Road, ☏ +1 201-864-1400. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Jan 2021) 3 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Secaucus Meadowlands, 350 Lighting Way, ☏ +1 201 863 8700. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jan 2021) 4 Extended Stay America Secaucus/NYC, 1 Plaza Dr, ☏ +1 201 553 9700, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2021)

The New Jersey Turnpike runs north/south through Secaucus, providing easy access. Commuter buses run into New York City and other places. Secaucus has an important station in the NJ Transit railway network. Travel time from New York City's Penn Station to Secaucus Junction Station is only 9 minutes, and the station is also a transfer point for a short rail line that enables quick access (10 minutes) to and from Giants Stadium (officially MetLife Stadium) for home games of the New York Jets and New York Giants NFL football teams. Regular one-way fare from New York to Secaucus Junction is $4.25, and round-trip fare from Secaucus to MetLife Stadium is $4.50. Secaucus is also easily accessible from Newark Airport and Newark Penn Station, with trips lasting approximately 14 minutes and 7 minutes respectively and costing $12.75 one-way from the airport and $4.25 from Newark Penn Station. 1 Secaucus Junction railway station, County Road & County Avenue. (updated Oct 2021)