Morris Plains is a compact borough in central Morris County, bordered by Morris Township and located just north of Morristown. The community combines established neighborhoods, a traditional downtown, office properties, parks, and an NJ Transit station. Routes 10 and 202, nearby Interstate 287, and rail service connect the borough with Morristown, Parsippany, Newark, and New York City. Morris County spans north-central New Jersey, combining historic downtowns and suburban employment centers with wooded hills, lakes, farms, reservoirs, and rural western townships. Interstates 80, 287, and 78, together with regional rail lines and major state routes, connect the county with Newark, New York City, and western New Jersey. The result is a community with a distinct local character and strong ties to the rest of Morris County.