Where is New Milford, New Jersey, USA?

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Where is New Milford Located? - New Milford is a city located in the Bergen County of New Jersey, United States. New Milford lies between 42.7070354 Degrees North latitudes and 71.1631137 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is New Milford, New Jersey

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Where is New Milford Located?

New Milford is a city located in the Bergen County of New Jersey, United States. New Milford lies between 42.7070354 Degrees North latitudes and 71.1631137 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of New Milford city is 16923 people and the city has a total area of 2.28 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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New Milford, New Jersey Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNew Milford
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
State CapitalTrenton
US RegionNortheast (Mid-Atlantic)
Latitude40.9351° N
Longitude74.0199° W
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Land Area2.32 sq mi
Water Area0.09 sq mi
Total Area2.41 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)16,923
Population DensityApproximately 7,294 per sq mi
ZIP Code07646
Area Code201
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code34-51720
Congressional DistrictNew Jersey's 5th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in New Milford

CategoryInformation
Airport NameTeterboro Airport
IATA CodeTEB
Nearest Major AirportNewark Liberty International Airport
Major HighwaysInterstate 95, New Jersey Route 4, U.S. Route 9W
Rail ServiceNJ Transit Pascack Valley Line
Public TransitNJ Transit bus and rail services
Regional ConnectionsNew York metropolitan area access
  • New Jersey Route 4 provides direct access toward New York City and western Bergen County.
  • U.S. Route 9W connects New Milford with nearby Hudson River communities.
  • NJ Transit rail service from New Milford Station connects commuters to Hoboken Terminal and Manhattan connections.
  • Nearby Interstate 95 and the George Washington Bridge provide regional highway access.

Top Places to Visit in New Milford, New Jersey

Landmark NameType
New Milford GreenCommunity Park
Overpeck County ParkCounty Park
Bergen County ZooZoo Attraction
Teaneck Creek ConservancyNature Preserve
Hackensack RiverRiver Recreation Area
New Bridge LandingHistoric Site
Overpeck Golf CourseGolf Course
Palisades Interstate ParkPark and Scenic Area
Bergen Performing Arts CenterPerforming Arts Venue
Fort Lee Historic ParkHistoric Park

Driving Distances from New Milford, New Jersey to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
HackensackNew Jersey510 minutes
Fort LeeNew Jersey815 minutes
New York CityNew York1535 minutes
YonkersNew York1530 minutes
NewarkNew Jersey3045 minutes
PatersonNew Jersey2035 minutes
White PlainsNew York3550 minutes
Jersey CityNew Jersey2545 minutes
TrentonNew Jersey801 hour 30 minutes
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania1102 hours

Colleges and Universities Near New Milford, New Jersey

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan CampusPrivateUniversityBusiness, nursing, psychology, and professional studies
Bergen Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
Montclair State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, arts, sciences, and research
Ramapo College of New JerseyPublicCollegeBusiness, liberal arts, science, and professional programs
Columbia UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch, engineering, business, law, and humanities

Waterbodies Near New Milford, New Jersey

Hackensack River, Overpeck Creek, Overpeck Lake, Hudson River, and nearby waterways of Bergen County.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in New Milford

New Milford High School athletic facilities, New Milford Recreation Center, River Dell Athletic Complex, Overpeck County Park sports fields, and nearby Bergen County sports venues.

New Milford, New Jersey — Key Historical Facts

  • New Milford was originally part of the historic Hackensack Township settlement area established during the colonial period.
  • The borough was incorporated in 1922 after separating from Palisades Township.
  • The community developed as a residential suburb due to its location along the Hackensack River and proximity to New York City.
  • New Milford grew rapidly during the twentieth century as transportation connections improved across Bergen County.
  • The borough has preserved local historic sites and community landmarks reflecting its early settlement history.
  • Today, New Milford is recognized for its suburban neighborhoods, riverfront location, parks, schools, and access to the New York metropolitan area.

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