Essex Fells is a borough in Essex County, located in northeastern New Jersey west of New York City. The borough has established residential neighborhoods, local civic uses, and commercial areas that serve residents and nearby communities. Universities, hospitals, cultural institutions, downtown districts, residential neighborhoods, and regional shopping areas all contribute to the county’s varied character. Essex County moves from Newark and older urban neighborhoods in the east to established suburbs, the Watchung foothills, and large park systems farther west. Interstate 280, Interstate 78, the Garden State Parkway, and regional rail and bus lines connect its municipalities with Newark, Manhattan, and surrounding counties. Its location within Essex County keeps Essex Fells connected to nearby employment centers, schools, shopping, public services, and transportation. Its location also keeps the municipality connected with surrounding communities and regional destinations across Essex County.