Short Hills NJ Transportation

Short Hills Community Demographics {#short-hills-demographics}

Census-Designated Place Overview

Short Hills operates as a Census-Designated Place (CDP) within Millburn Township, Essex County, New Jersey. The community recorded a population of 14,398 in 2023 (down from 14,448 in 2022). Age distribution: 25.3% under 15, 13.4% ages 15-24, 18.8% ages 25-44, 29.7% ages 45-64, 12.9% age 65+.

Demographics: Racial composition shows 51.2% White (Non-Hispanic), 38.3% Asian (Non-Hispanic), 3.19% Two or More Races, 2.01% Black or African American, 1.97% White (Hispanic). Foreign-born residents comprise 30.5% of the population (2023).

Real Estate Market

Short Hills median property value reached $1.62 million in 2023, up from $1.56 million in 2022 (+3.72% increase). This compares to the national median of $303,400 (Short Hills is 5.34 times higher). More recent data shows median sale price $2.4 million (up 4.0% year-over-year).

Homeownership: Rate of 87.6% with median gross rent $3,259 for rental properties. Median household income: $250,001+ (2023), ranking Short Hills among the wealthiest communities in the United States.

Geographic Location

Short Hills sits in the Short Hills section of Millburn Township, located near the interchange of Route 24, JFK Parkway (County Road 649), and Route 124. The community lies approximately 20 miles west of Midtown Manhattan, 9 miles southwest of Newark, and 12 miles east of Morristown.

Mall at Short Hills Transportation {#mall-at-short-hills}

Premier Shopping Destination

The Mall at Short Hills operates at 1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ 07078 as one of the nation’s premier luxury shopping destinations.

Anchor Stores:

• Neiman Marcus: 129,000 square feet (added August 1995 expansion)
• Nordstrom: 172,000 square feet (1995 expansion)
• Bloomingdale’s: Original anchor store
• Macy’s: Major anchor tenant

Tenant Mix: Over 150 specialty stores and restaurants including Tiffany & Co., Crate & Barrel, DKNY, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès, and other luxury brands.

Shopping Transportation Services

Personal Shopping Coordination: Transportation for personal shopping appointments at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale’s. Appointments typically run 2-4 hours with professional styling services.

Package Management: Coordination for large purchases requiring vehicle cargo capacity. Escalade ESV provides 41.5 cubic feet cargo space behind third row, 142.2 cubic feet maximum capacity for furniture, home goods, and multiple shopping bags.

Multi-Store Shopping: Hourly service enabling shopping across multiple retailers without time constraints. Chauffeur remains available for store-to-store transport of packages, coat storage in vehicle, and flexible pickup timing.

Holiday Shopping Season: Peak shopping periods (November-December) require advance booking. Black Friday, pre-Christmas weekends see heavy mall traffic with parking lot congestion. Drop-off/pickup at designated mall entrances avoids parking delays.

Route from Manhattan

Distance: 20 miles via Lincoln Tunnel and I-78 West. Travel time: 35-55 minutes depending on traffic and Manhattan origin.

Route Options:

• Lincoln Tunnel to NJ-3 West to I-280 West to I-78 West to Exit 50B (JFK Parkway South)
• Holland Tunnel to I-78 West to Exit 50B (JFK Parkway South)
• George Washington Bridge to I-80 West to I-280 West to I-78 West to Exit 50B

Morning rush hour (7-10 AM) westbound typically light traffic. Evening rush hour (4-7 PM) eastbound to Manhattan experiences heavy congestion on I-78 and tunnel approaches.

Manhattan Commuter Service {#manhattan-commuter-service}

Financial District Transportation

Short Hills residents working in Manhattan’s Financial District typically commute 20-25 miles each way. Route: I-78 East to Holland Tunnel, exit to West Street (Financial District). Travel time: 40-75 minutes depending on tunnel traffic.

Major Financial District Employers:

• Goldman Sachs (200 West Street): Investment banking, trading
• JPMorgan Chase World Headquarters (383 Madison Avenue): Commercial banking
• BlackRock (55 Hudson Yards): Investment management
• Bank of America Tower (1 Bryant Park): Financial services

Commute Schedule: Morning departures 6:30-8:30 AM for 9:00 AM office arrival. Evening pickups 5:00-7:00 PM from office locations. Round-trip daily commutes total 40-50 miles, 2-3 hours daily depending on traffic.

Midtown Corporate Corridor

Distance to Midtown Manhattan: 20 miles via Lincoln Tunnel. Travel time: 35-65 minutes depending on traffic.

Park Avenue Corporate Corridor:

• Citadel (350 Park Avenue): 850,000 sq ft, 6,000 employees (hedge fund)
• Blackstone (345 Park Avenue): Private equity
• JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, MetLife, Morgan Stanley, Pfizer: Major Midtown presence

Madison Avenue:

• IBM (590 Madison Avenue): Technology
• Wells Fargo (540 Madison Avenue): Financial services
• Fortune 500 advertising and marketing firms

Route: I-78 East to NJ Turnpike Extension to Lincoln Tunnel, exit West 39th Street (direct Midtown access).

NJ Transit Morris & Essex Line

Short Hills Station on NJ Transit’s Morris & Essex Line (Gladstone Branch) provides rail alternative to Manhattan. Service to Penn Station (33rd Street, Manhattan) runs approximately 45-60 minutes with express and local trains.

Commuter Statistics: The station serves as primary commuter hub for Short Hills residents. Morning peak trains (6-9 AM) run every 15-30 minutes. Evening peak trains (4-8 PM) provide similar frequency.

Station Location: 261 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ (Short Hills station). Parking lot availability limited during peak commute hours.

Newark Airport (EWR) Access {#newark-airport-access}

Newark Liberty International Airport

Distance from Short Hills to EWR: 9 miles via I-78 East and NJ Turnpike South. Travel time: 15-30 minutes depending on traffic and terminal.

Terminal Configuration:

• Terminal A: American Airlines, Delta, Southwest domestic flights
• Terminal B: United Airlines domestic and international hub (largest EWR terminal)
• Terminal C: United international, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue

Route Optimization:

• I-78 East to NJ Turnpike (I-95) South to Exit 14 (Newark Airport/I-78)
• Follow airport access road to terminal signs
• Terminal A: First exit, Terminal B: Second exit, Terminal C: Third exit

Alternative Route: Route 24 East to I-78 East to NJ Turnpike South (avoids potential I-280 congestion).

JFK and LaGuardia Airport Access

JFK International Airport: 40 miles from Short Hills via Garden State Parkway and Belt Parkway. Travel time: 60-90 minutes depending on traffic. Route: Route 24 East to Garden State Parkway South to Belt Parkway East to JFK airport exits.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA): 30 miles via Garden State Parkway and Grand Central Parkway. Travel time: 45-75 minutes. Route: Route 24 East to Garden State Parkway South to Grand Central Parkway West to LGA exits.

Airport Service Features

Flight Monitoring: Real-time tracking for arrival pickups. Automatic adjustment for delays, early arrivals. Meet-and-greet service at baggage claim with name sign.

Luggage Capacity: Escalade ESV accommodates 4-6 passengers with full luggage (2-3 large suitcases per person). Sprinter van handles family groups with 8-10 large suitcases plus carry-ons.

Departure Timing: International flights require 90-minute buffer (60 minutes drive + 30 minutes check-in cushion). Domestic flights require 60-minute buffer (30 minutes drive + 30 minutes cushion).

Regional Shopping Destinations {#regional-shopping-destinations}

Garden State Plaza (Paramus, NJ)

Distance from Short Hills: 20 miles north via Garden State Parkway North. Travel time: 30-45 minutes.

Anchors: Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor (closed), AMC Theatres. Total retail space: 2.1 million square feet with 300+ stores.

Transportation: Round-trip shopping transportation with flexible timing. Vehicle remains available for package storage during multi-hour shopping trips.

Westfield Garden State Plaza

Located at Route 4 and Garden State Parkway, Paramus, NJ. This regional shopping destination serves as alternative to Mall at Short Hills for department store shopping.

Bridgewater Commons

Distance: 25 miles west via I-78 West. Travel time: 30-40 minutes. Anchors: Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor space, AMC Theatres.

Country Club Transportation {#country-club-transportation}

Baltusrol Golf Club

Location: 201 Shunpike Road, Springfield, NJ 07081 (adjacent to Short Hills, 3 miles south).

History: Founded 1895, hosted 7 U.S. Opens (1903, 1915, 1936, 1954, 1967, 1980, 1993) and 2 PGA Championships (1916, 2005). Courses: Lower Course (par 72, 7,392 yards), Upper Course (par 72, 7,040 yards).

Transportation: Member transportation for golf outings, club dining, special events. Vehicle drop-off at clubhouse main entrance, pickup coordination via mobile notification.

Canoe Brook Country Club

Location: 61 Canoe Brook Parkway, Summit, NJ 07901 (5 miles northwest of Short Hills).

Facilities: South Course (par 72), North Course (par 71). Founded 1901, private membership.

Transportation Service: Golf outing transportation, member-guest tournaments, club social events. Flexible scheduling for 4-5 hour golf rounds.

Essex County Country Club

Location: 232 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 (7 miles north of Short Hills).

History: Founded 1893, oldest country club in New Jersey. Course: Par 72, Donald Ross design.

Short Hills to Manhattan Corporate Transportation

Daily Commuter Programs

Frequent commuters (4+ round trips per week) receive:

• Consistent chauffeur assignment (same driver daily)
• Preferred vehicle assignment (S-Class or 7 Series based on preference)
• Flexible scheduling accommodation (late meetings, early departures)
• Monthly consolidated billing with cost center allocation

Route Familiarity: Regular chauffeurs learn optimal routes based on time of day:

• Morning (6-9 AM): Lincoln Tunnel typically fastest to Midtown, Holland Tunnel to Financial District
• Midday (10 AM-3 PM): Either tunnel equally efficient
• Evening (4-7 PM): Holland Tunnel often less congested than Lincoln Tunnel
• After 7 PM: Lincoln Tunnel clears, both tunnels efficient

Mobile Office Productivity

S-Class Executive Rear Seating:

• Fold-down work tables with device charging (USB-C, wireless)
• High-speed Wi-Fi (5G cellular, secure VPN-compatible)
• Quiet cabin (acoustic glass reduces exterior noise 6-8 decibels)
• Privacy partition option for confidential phone calls

7 Series Executive Features:

• 31-inch BMW Theater Screen (optional) for document review
• Rear tablet controls for climate, seat adjustment
• Built-in Amazon Fire TV for Bloomberg TV, news streaming

Commute Productivity: 40-minute commute each way = 80 minutes daily mobile office time. 260 annual work days = 346 hours annual in-vehicle work time.

Contact True North VIP

Professional car service for Short Hills to Manhattan commutes, Mall at Short Hills shopping, Newark airport transfers, and regional transportation.

Phone: +1-347-321-9929 (24/7 dispatch) Email: info@truenorthvip.com Service Area: Short Hills, Millburn, Summit, Chatham, Madison, Essex County, NYC, airports

Request corporate commuter account setup, shopping transportation quotes, or airport transfer reservations.