How is the commute from Netcong, NJ?

NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; in-town station: Netcong (per the official NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; content.njtransit.com, read September 24, 2026).

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About Netcong

Netcong is a compact borough of under one square mile at the northern tip of Morris County, with a genuine Main Street, its own Morris & Essex rail station, and Lake Musconetcong on its edge. It blends small-town walkability with canal and railroad history — including Morris Canal remnants, the historic Palace Theatre (now home to The Growing Stage children's theatre), and Arbolino Park.

The platform at Netcong station, December 2014.Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0

Netcong Municipal Building on Maple Avenue, March 2025.Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk p · CC BY-SA 4.0

Home prices in Netcong

Home prices in Netcong vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Netcong

Netcong station — Morris & Essex rail stop with commuter parking (per Commons photo description; read September 24, 2026).
Main Street — compact downtown strip with local shops.
Lake Musconetcong — lake access on the borough's northern edge.
The Growing Stage at the historic Palace Theatre — professional children's theatre.
Arbolino Park — borough park.
Morris Canal remnants — canal history along the borough's corridors (per netcong.org; read September 24, 2026).

Commuting from Netcong

NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; in-town station: Netcong (per the official NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; content.njtransit.com, read September 24, 2026).
Netcong is the western terminus area of the line; NY Penn/Hoboken trips run roughly 105–125 minutes with a transfer east (approximate; not verified against the current AM rush-hour timetable).
Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~55–70 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing; longer with traffic).

Netcong FAQs

What is the housing market like in Netcong, NJ?
Home prices in Netcong vary by neighborhood and property type.
How is the commute from Netcong, NJ?
NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; in-town station: Netcong (per the official NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; content.njtransit.com, read September 24, 2026).

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