Getting Around Newark: Jughandles, turnpikes and transit
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: what getting around Newark really takes.



Diane, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Diane has been rooted in New Jersey since day one and has lived everywhere from Hillside to Elizabeth to Springfield before landing in Fanwood. When she and her family moved into their current place, she was very pregnant and still refused to stop lifting boxes or scrubbing things because she wanted it done right. She is the kind of New Jerseyan who can talk about Revolutionary War history, walk you through Duke Gardens, or recommend the best apple picking without checking a map. Her food loyalties are fierce, especially when it comes to pork roll on a hard roll with melted cheese, though she will happily join any naming debate. She is a lifelong reader who once tried to leave the library with more books than her card allowed. She even crossed paths with Sinatra during an honorary degree event at Stevens. At Snappy Scout she brings sharp local insight with a Jersey wink.
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How Do You Get Around Newark?
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: the daily logistics nobody puts on the listing.
The time I spend getting to/from work every day is
PATH uncertainty, NJ Transit train challenges, Turnpike and Rt 78 crawl
Traffic congestion areas to avoid
Downtown, NJ Turnpike 14 to 15E, Pulaski Skyway, weekday rush
Ability to get around without a car
Yes downtown PATH, NJ Transit, Newark subway, bus system, sneakers, stubborn patience (you'll get your steps in)
Locals dream of driving around in a
cherry red Dodge Hellcat scaring pigeons on Market Street
The reality is that most locals drive
200k mile Altima that parallel parks like a magician
Quirky local driving habit
Using hazards as VIP parking pass outside bodegas
The likelihood of finding parking
Downtown scarce, Ironbound evenings mythical, neighborhoods manageable with patience. Say a prayer or find a pay lot
#1 driving tip
Master jughandles and get really good at parallel parking
Where I Go for a Quiet Escape
Pop into the Newark museum for some great exhibits, amazing architecture -- and a little peace from the busy streets.


— Diane Briante
New Jersey Local Expert


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