Where is Rutherford, New Jersey, USA?

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Where is Rutherford Located? - Rutherford is a city located in the Bergen County of New Jersey, United States. Rutherford lies between 39.3228841 Degrees North latitudes and 76.7280277 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Rutherford Located?

Rutherford is a city located in the Bergen County of New Jersey, United States. Rutherford lies between 39.3228841 Degrees North latitudes and 76.7280277 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Rutherford city is 18834 people and the city has a total area of 2.78 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Rutherford, New Jersey Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
BoroughRutherford
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
State CapitalTrenton
US RegionNortheast
Latitude40.8265° N
Longitude74.1098° W
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Land Area2.94 sq mi
Water Area0.20 sq mi
Total Area3.14 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)18,834
Population Density6,407 per sq mi
ZIP Code07070
Area Code201
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code34-65100
Congressional DistrictNew Jersey's 9th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Rutherford, New Jersey

Transportation TypeDetails
Airport NameNewark Liberty International Airport / Teterboro Airport
IATA CodeEWR / TEB
PortPort Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal
Major HighwaysNew Jersey Route 3, Route 17, Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike)
Train ServiceNJ Transit Pascack Valley Line at Rutherford Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNJ Transit bus services
  • NJ Route 3: Provides direct access between Rutherford, Clifton, and New York City connections.
  • Route 17: Major north-south roadway serving Bergen County communities.
  • Rutherford Station: Provides NJ Transit commuter rail service to Hoboken and connections to New York City.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport: Major airport serving Rutherford and the New York metropolitan region.

Top Places to Visit in Rutherford, New Jersey

Landmark NameType
Rutherford Memorial ParkCommunity Park
Meadowlands Environment CenterEnvironmental Education Center
Rutherford Downtown DistrictShopping and Dining Area
William Carlos Williams HouseHistoric Landmark
Lincoln ParkRecreation Area
MetLife StadiumSports and Entertainment Venue
American Dream MallShopping and Entertainment Complex
New Jersey MeadowlandsNature and Wildlife Area
Rutherford Little League FieldSports Facility
Bergen County Zoological ParkZoo and Family Attraction

Driving Distances from Rutherford, New Jersey to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
East RutherfordNew Jersey2 mi5 minutes
CliftonNew Jersey5 mi10 minutes
HackensackNew Jersey7 mi15 minutes
NewarkNew Jersey13 mi25 minutes
Jersey CityNew Jersey12 mi25 minutes
New York CityNew York10 mi30 minutes
PatersonNew Jersey12 mi25 minutes
MorristownNew Jersey35 mi50 minutes
TrentonNew Jersey75 mi1 hour 30 minutes
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania95 mi2 hours

Colleges and Universities Near Rutherford, New Jersey

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Felician UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, nursing, education, arts, and sciences
Montclair State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, arts, sciences, and research programs
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyPublicUniversityEngineering, technology, architecture, and research
Rutgers University - NewarkPublicUniversityLaw, business, arts, sciences, and professional programs
Rutherford Public School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies Near Rutherford, New Jersey

Passaic River, Hackensack River, Overpeck Creek, Berry's Creek, and Meadowlands wetlands throughout Bergen County.

Golf Courses Near Rutherford

Meadowlands Golf Club, Ridgewood Country Club, Arcola Country Club, Hackensack Golf Club, and Montammy Golf Club.

Rutherford, New Jersey — Key Historical Facts

  • Rutherford was settled in the 18th century and was originally part of the historic New Barbadoes Township area.
  • The borough was incorporated in 1881 and named after John Rutherfurd, an early landowner and U.S. senator.
  • The arrival of rail transportation helped Rutherford grow as a residential community near New York City.
  • Rutherford became known as the “Borough of Trees” because of its parks and tree-lined streets.
  • The community has a strong connection to the arts, education, and regional transportation networks.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities Near Rutherford

Facility NameTypeLocation
Memorial FieldCommunity Sports FacilityRutherford, New Jersey
Rutherford High School Athletic FacilitiesHigh School Sports FacilityRutherford, New Jersey
MetLife StadiumProfessional Football and Entertainment StadiumEast Rutherford, New Jersey
Red Bull ArenaProfessional Soccer StadiumHarrison, New Jersey
Prudential CenterSports and Entertainment ArenaNewark, New Jersey

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