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Glen Rock
Skip Glen Rock as a destination: it's a quiet commuter suburb with one historic house and a gurudwara. Pass through for a train transfer or a meal on Rock Road, but don't plan a stop.
Glen Rock is a small Bergen County borough of about 11,600 people, best known for its two NJ Transit train stations and a short commercial strip on Rock Road. The only notable sights are the Hendrick Hopper House (on the National Register) and the Glen Rock Gurudwara. Most travellers will use it as a transit point to Ridgewood or Fair Lawn, not as a stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid), Dec–Feb (cold)
- Airports
- EWR · JFK · LGA
- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Glen Rock911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Glen Rock Police (non-emergency)201-670-3940
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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 Glen Rock, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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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 · 201-670-3940 Glen Rock Police (non-emergency)
- 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 40 min by car; NJ Transit train via Secaucus, about 1 h 15 min).
- Getting aroundNJ Transit trains (Main Line and Bergen County Line) connect Glen Rock to Hoboken, Secaucus and New York Penn Station.
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 40 min by car; NJ Transit train via Secaucus, about 1 h 15 min) · JFK John F. Kennedy International (About 1 h by car; train via Penn Station and Secaucus, about 1 h 30 min) · LGA LaGuardia (About 45 min by car; bus and train via Port Authority, about 1 h 15 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Apr (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Glen Rock: 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
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
9 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 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
NJ Transit trains (Main Line and Bergen County Line) connect Glen Rock to Hoboken, Secaucus and New York Penn Station. Local bus routes 722 and 746 cover the borough. Driving is easiest for errands; parking is free on most streets.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ridgewood
goDoor to door: About 15 min
NJ Transit train (Main Line or Bergen County Line), 3 min
Larger downtown with more shops and restaurants.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via Route 4, about 20 min
Views of the George Washington Bridge and Korean restaurants.
Door to door: About 1 h
NJ Transit train to Secaucus, then transfer, about 30 min
Meadowlands sports complex (MetLife Stadium, American Dream mall).
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.
Rock Road near the stations
A few small hotels and B&Bs; walkable to the train and shops.
Ridgewood (next town)
More lodging options; 5 min by train or car.
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
- $100–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Last trains from Hoboken to Glen Rock run around midnight; check the NJ Transit schedule.
- Rock Road businesses close early (by 21:00 most nights).Rock Road businesses close early (by 9:00 PM most nights).
- No ride-share surge pricing is common late at night; a taxi from Ridgewood costs about $15–20.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Glen Rock Police (non-emergency)
- 201-670-3940
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- Glen Rock Police (non-emergency)201-670-3940
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station: about $10–12 one-way, 50–60 min (check)
- Taxi to Ridgewood: $15–20
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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 Glen Rock. 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 Jul–Aug (humid), Dec–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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