Commute from Montclair to Midtown Manhattan
Driving wins at 8 AM: about 54 minutes versus 66 by transit.
| Mode | Time at 8 AM | Distance | Typical route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving | 54 min | 17.0 mi | NJ-3 |
| Transit | 1h 6m | 18.0 mi | — |
Weekday morning peak (Tuesday 8 AM departure), Google Maps traffic data. Times checked August 2026.
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Montclair is the classic NJ Transit town: the Montclair-Boonton line runs direct to Penn Station, with the DeCamp buses as fallback — Lower Manhattan adds a PATH transfer.
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