Emerson, NJ

Emerson is a small Bergen County borough about 20 miles northwest of Manhattan, home to roughly 7,300 people. Route 9W runs north-south through town, connecting to the George Washington Bridge and NYC. Route 17 sits two miles east for major shopping and dining. The Garden State Parkway is five miles southeast via Westwood or Park Ridge. The historic Kinderkamack Road remains the town's main street, serving as the primary route through Emerson since colonial days.