Mountain Lakes, NJ is a small borough located in Morris County with a total area of 2.3 square miles and a population of 4,160 according to the 2010 census. The borough is known for its rural nature and is located close to both major highways and public transportation.
Public transportation options in Mountain Lakes, NJ include bus routes operated by NJ Transit and Lakeland Bus Lines. There are multiple stops throughout the borough that provide access to nearby cities such as Morristown, Dover, Newark, and New York City. Train stations in nearby towns also offer connections to New York City via New Jersey Transit’s rail service. Additionally, passengers can transfer at Penn Station in Hoboken for trips to points further away such as Philadelphia and Washington D.C. In addition to public transportation options there are several airports located within an hour that serve the local area including Newark Liberty International Airport, Teterboro Airport, and Morristown Municipal Airport. These airports provide flights both domestically and internationally making them convenient for traveling in and out of the borough.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mountain Lakes takes 33.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mountain Lakes get to work:
- 74.6% drive their own car alone
- 3.2% carpool with others
- 9.2% work from home
- 11.2% take mass transit