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Washington, Morris County, New JerseyLong Valley
Base here 1–2 nights only if you have a car: Long Valley is a rural township with no rail, 60–75 min from Newark Airport. Day-trippers: skip.
Washington Township in Morris County is a rural, spread-out township whose main village is Long Valley. There is no train station and almost no lodging, so it works as a quiet car-based base for Schooley's Mountain County Park and Patriots' Path hiking, or as a half-day stop between Morristown and the Delaware Water Gap. Most travellers see it in a few hours, not days.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow), Jul–Aug (humid)
- Airports
- EWR · IAD · DCA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Washington, Morris County, New Jersey, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime rural township; the real risks are driving (dark roads, deer, winter ice) and trail conditions, not crime.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckEWR Newark Liberty International (Closest big gateway; about 60–75 min by car to Long Valley (check traffic)).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: the township has no train station and buses are limited.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Street or quick mealDeli sandwich or general-store lunch$10–16
- BeerDraft beer at a pub$7–10
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedPrivate rental (whole unit), a night, per roomUS$180
- Mid-range bedInn or B&B room (Long Valley), a night, per roomUS$180
- High-end bedInn or B&B room (Long Valley), a night, per roomUS$280
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EWR Newark Liberty International (Closest big gateway; about 60–75 min by car to Long Valley (check traffic)) · IAD Washington Dulles International (Not local: about 4 h by car; only relevant if you fly into the DC area first) · DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National (Not local: about 4 h by car; DC-area gateway only)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Apr (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Washington, Morris County, New Jersey: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
10 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
9 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: the township has no train station and buses are limited. From Morristown it is about 20–25 min by car; from Newark Airport about 60–75 min (check traffic). Patriots' Path and park trails are for walking and cycling once you park.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Morristown
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive about 20–25 min east on local roads
History, food and the nearest real hotel and rail hub.
Randolph, New Jersey
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Drive about 20 min east
County parks and easy errands; pairs well with a Morristown stop.
Rockaway, New Jersey
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Drive about 30 min northeast
More county trails and small-town food.
Parsippany
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Drive about 35 min east
Big hotel and restaurant cluster if Long Valley beds are full.
East Hanover
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive about 40 min east
Mostly shopping and dining; only worth it if you are already heading east.
Lincoln Park, New Jersey
cautionDoor to door: About 50 min
Drive about 45 min northeast
Small borough; combine with other stops rather than a dedicated trip.
Montville, New Jersey
cautionDoor to door: About 50 min
Drive about 45 min northeast
Suburban stops and parks; a filler, not a headline.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Long Valley village
The only walkable cluster: a few inns and B&Bs near the main intersection; book early, stock is tiny.
Schooley's Mountain / Route 24
Rural roads and park access; almost all stays are private rentals, so a car is required.
Morristown (20–25 min east)
Real hotel choice, train to New York; sleep here and drive in for the day.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn or B&B room (Long Valley)1 × 1 night × US$180 | US$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140 | US$280 |
| Car rental, one day1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| Fuel, about 60 km of local driving1 × US$8 · check | US$8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$56 |
| Trip total≈ US$307 per person per day, bed included | US$614 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; prices shown before sales tax. Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Deli sandwich or general-store lunch | $10–16 |
| Pub burger with a side | $16–24 |
| Draft beer at a pub | $7–10 |
| Fuel, 1 US gallon | $3–4 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No rail service: do not plan on arriving by train.
- Rural roads are dark and deer cross at dusk; drive slowly after sunset.
- Winter ice on park and trail paths; some park facilities close seasonally (check).
- Cell signal is patchy on the mountain roads.
- The historical society museum opens only a few hours a week, usually weekends: call before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
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Embassy
No embassies here; national embassies are in Washington, DC, and many consulates are in New York City (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Newark Airport (EWR) → Long Valley, taxi or rideshare: $90–140, about 60–75 min (check)
- Long Valley → Morristown, taxi or rideshare: $35–55, about 20–25 min (check)
- Morristown → New York Penn Station, NJ Transit train: about $16–20, about 60–70 min (check)
Say or show
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
- Is this road open in winter? — Is this road open in winter?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- How far is Morristown? — How far is Morristown?
Rural area: keep a paper copy of your address and a charged phone; signal is patchy.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Washington, Morris County, New Jersey. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow), Jul–Aug (humid) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for EWR: drive times field-checked, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Long Valley village, Schooley's Mountain park area, Patriots' Path trailheads.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Schooley's Mountain County Park, historical society museum, general store) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.