OT: Newark Traffic

Sloanfeld · Post #1 » by **Sloanfeld** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:25 pm

Hey Nets fans. I'm going to the Jazz/Nets game on Wedneday night and I'm just curious about a few things. Does traffic get congested in/around Newark around 5:30-6:30 PM? (I'm coming from PA, I-80E.) I've been there twice to Newark Penn Station and never had any problems but it got really congested going to East Rutherford at around 4-5 PM last year. The reason I ask is because I plan to work that day and leave right after and with no traffic jams I should probably get there around 6:35. I would leave early, but I want to work overtime.

Also, do the Park Fasts raise their rates when there is a Nets game at the Prudential Center? When I look at the rates online, it gives an after 4 PM, non-event rate. Does the Newark Penn garage change their rates too? Thanks in advance.

Jersey Generals · Post #2 » by **Jersey Generals** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:16 am

I don't know about the Park Fasts as I usually take the train, but if you plan on getting there by 6:35, I'd say you'll be there for 7. Its congested getting into the Newark, but its not as bad once you're in.

SteveNets15 · Post #3 » by **SteveNets15** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:56 pm

Don't park in the closest parking lot.Park at least one block over or you'll be waiting on a long line in the cold to get your car back when the game is over.

Post #4 » by **jerseyjac** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:06 pm

Sloanfeld wrote:Hey Nets fans. I'm going to the Jazz/Nets game on Wedneday night and I'm just curious about a few things. Does traffic get congested in/around Newark around 5:30-6:30 PM? (I'm coming from PA, I-80E.) I've been there twice to Newark Penn Station and never had any problems but it got really congested going to East Rutherford at around 4-5 PM last year. The reason I ask is because I plan to work that day and leave right after and with no traffic jams I should probably get there around 6:35. I would leave early, but I want to work overtime.

Also, do the Park Fasts raise their rates when there is a Nets game at the Prudential Center? When I look at the rates online, it gives an after 4 PM, non-event rate. Does the Newark Penn garage change their rates too? Thanks in advance.

yes, that would be rush hour, you're going to hit traffic...might get lucky on 80/280, but from there, it should take 20-30min depending on how congested it is...

Post #5 » by **jman3134** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:18 am

Yes, the traffic is awful. The arena is too close to the center of Newark. I would figure at least 30 mins for traffic.