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I need to commute to Hoboken for work and it is getting pretty tiring from where I live now. I am thinking about moving either to Westfield NJ or Millburn NJ. Both look pretty expensive, but I would like to know what the REAL commute time is. mapquest says 32 minutes from Millburn and 36 minutes from Westfield. But in reality what is the travel time (by car) during peak traffic both ways?
you could take trains from these towns, or you'll have much traffic. njt goes direct from millburn to hoboken, and i think there is one direct train to hoboken from westfield, the rest require path or some njcl trains.
Hmm, it's just that the rail passes run 233 per month, which is a bit steep, considering two of us have to commute. So, if I leave at around 9:00 am would the traffic be better? Do the grocery stores and things have long lines during the weekends and such? Crawling traffic on roads? Also the houses seem to be very old, how much would it take for annual maintenance on these properties?
I need to commute to Hoboken for work and it is getting pretty tiring from where I live now. I am thinking about moving either to Westfield NJ or Millburn NJ. Both look pretty expensive, but I would like to know what the REAL commute time is. mapquest says 32 minutes from Millburn and 36 minutes from Westfield. But in reality what is the travel time (by car) during peak traffic both ways?
Thanks
As a general rule of thumb when seeking realistic/actual commute times in Northern NJ, take the time given by googlemaps/mapquest, etc double it, and add 10%. (meaning the commute from Millburn during rush will be an hour to hour ten min.) If you are flexible and can avoid peak travel times your trip will take less time. Keep in mind that once the work on the Pulaski Skyway begins, your commute will likely be significantly longer. The work is scheduled to begin soon (right after the 2014 superbowl) and will last for around 2 years. Well at least that is what it is scheduled for, we all know these projected time tables can easily and quickly go out the window. During construction you really should consider using the train and not driving, unless of course you have a sizable masochistic streak you need to feed.
Yes, the stores tend to be crowded on weekends, after all you are not the only people that work and commute during the day and therefore run all your errands on the weekends. I avoid the hassle of the crowds by running errands on weeknights, including grocery shopping on Monday or Tuesday eves - the stores are pretty empty/quiet then. Just do not purchase your fresh fish on Mondays.
Yeah, that's another nightmare we have to brace for. Are they even considering some concessions on trains or running more trains or anything at all during that period?
1. What is considered morning peak hour window in these areas?
2. I read on the Millburn township web page that there is a parking fee that residents need to pay? Does this mean that there is no parking spot available in the stores and such like? What exactly are these permits for? Or is it for homes that have only on car garage and you need to park the second car?
3. Should I choose to train in to Hoboken, how easy is it to park at the train station? Is there wait list to get on the parking lot? How long is that wait list?
If you're worried about a $233 rail pass, you're probably not moving to Millburn or Westfield anyway.
Not to be a snob, but there is some truth to this. Also, you wouldn't necessarily even save much money when taking into account gas, tolls and parking (which is expensive and not convenient) in Hoboken.
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