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Washington, Warren County, New JerseyWashington Borough
Base here 1 night only if you are driving the Route 57/31 corridor; otherwise sleep in Hackettstown or Phillipsburg and pass through.
Washington is a small borough in Warren County, northwest New Jersey, on the Route 57 and Route 31 crossroads about 1 h 15 min west of Newark by car. It is a practical overnight stop for the Skylands and the Delaware Water Gap, not a destination in itself: two or three hours covers the centre, and most travellers use it as a bed between Hackettstown and Phillipsburg.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow), peak leaf-peeping weekends in Oct
- Airports
- EWR · PHL · ABE
- Nights
- 1
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
Emergency numbers for Washington, Warren County, New Jersey911 ▾
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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, Warren 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
- SafetyLow-crime small-town New Jersey; the real risks are driving — deer at dusk, ice in winter, and unlit rural roads.
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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.
- AirportEWR Newark Liberty International (About 1 h 15 min by car via I-78; no direct rail to Washington, so a car or a bus-plus-taxi chain is needed.).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: sights are spread across the borough and the surrounding townships, and there is no useful local bus.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee to go$2–5
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, main courseTipping 18–22% is expected on top.$16–30
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–18
- BeerDraught beer in a bar$6–9
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedChain motel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedChain motel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$260
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 (About 1 h 15 min by car via I-78; no direct rail to Washington, so a car or a bus-plus-taxi chain is needed.) · PHL Philadelphia International (About 1 h 30 min by car via I-78 and US-22; usually the cheaper of the two for this corner of the state.) · ABE Lehigh Valley International (About 45 min by car; small airport with limited routes.)
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
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Care
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: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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, Warren County, New Jersey: next 7 days
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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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°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: sights are spread across the borough and the surrounding townships, and there is no useful local bus. NJ Transit runs trains on the Raritan Valley and Morris & Essex lines to High Bridge and Hackettstown, but neither station is in the borough, so plan a taxi or a lift from the station. Parking in the centre is free or cheap; the Route 31 commercial strip has large free lots.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hackettstown
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Route 57 east by car, about 15 min
More food and drink than Washington; pair it with a walk on the downtown block.
Phillipsburg
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Route 57 west to Route 31 south, about 25 min by car
Delaware River town with the free bridge to Easton, Pennsylvania.
Allamuchy
goDoor to door: About 25 min
I-80 east by car, about 20 min
Allamuchy Mountain State Park trails; good half-day walk.
Delaware Water Gap
goDoor to door: About 45 min
I-80 west by car, about 40 min
River views and ridge trails; a full day if you hike, half a day if you drive.
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.
Borough centre, near Route 57 and Route 31
Walkable to the few cafés and the old theatre block; the only place where you can park once and walk.
Route 31 strip north and south of the borough
Motels and chain hotels with free parking; you need a car for everything, including dinner.
Hackettstown or Phillipsburg instead
Both have more beds and more food; 15–25 min by car either way.
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
| Chain motel or hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140 | US$280 |
| Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$70 · check — book ahead for leaf season | US$70 |
| Fuel, about 100 km of local driving1 × US$12 · check | US$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$55 |
| Trip total≈ US$304 per person per day, bed included | US$607 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee to go | $2–5 |
| Diner breakfast | $10–18 |
| Sandwich or deli lunch | $9–16 |
| Sit-down dinner, main courseTipping 18–22% is expected on top. | $16–30 |
| Draught beer in a bar | $6–9 |
| Gallon of petrolcheck — varies by week | $3.00–3.60 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $15–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No rail station in the borough: the nearest NJ Transit stops are High Bridge and Hackettstown, both a short drive away.
- Rural roads are unlit and deer are common at dusk and after dark.
- Winter ice on Route 57 and Route 31 hills; summer thunderstorms bring quick downpours.
- The old Washington Theatre building is closed and not open to visitors — check before driving over.
- Cell coverage is patchy in the surrounding hills; download offline maps.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No embassies in Warren County; national embassies are in Washington, DC and consulates-general in New York and Philadelphia.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Newark (EWR) → Washington by car: about 1 h 15 min, roughly $90–130 by rideshare or taxi (check)
- Rental car, one day: $45–110 plus fuel (check)
- NJ Transit train, Hackettstown → New York Penn: about 2 h, roughly $16–20 one way (check)
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- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest petrol station?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is there parking here? — Is there parking here?
- How far is Hackettstown? — How far is Hackettstown?
US tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
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, Warren 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: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow), peak leaf-peeping weekends in Oct · 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
- 4 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 and PHL: last sensible departure, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for the borough centre plus the Route 31 strip, with a rescue anchor at each.
- Place pages with verified hours for the arboretum and Port Colden, and eat pages with last orders.
- Leaf-season and ice fixtures so gates A–D can go green.