The Iconic Colgate Clock: A Historic Landmark of Jersey City

Getting There

• Car

  From High Point State Park, get onto NJ-23 S from Park Road. Follow NJ-23 S for approximately 14 miles until you reach the intersection with I-80 E. Merge onto I-80 E and continue for about 10 miles until you reach the exit for I-95 S. Take the exit for I-95 S and continue for approximately 8 miles. Take exit 14C toward Jersey City, and merge onto the highway leading to The Waterfront. Continue straight and follow signs for the Colgate Clock. There is no parking directly at the clock, but ample parking can be found in nearby lots along the waterfront, which may have fees ranging from $5 to $15 depending on duration.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Colgate Clock from High Point State Park via public transportation, you'll first need to take a taxi or rideshare service to the nearest NJ Transit station, which is about 10 miles away in Newton, NJ. From there, board a NJ Transit train on the Morristown Line to Hoboken Terminal. Once you arrive at Hoboken, transfer to the PATH train towards World Trade Center and get off at the Exchange Place station. From Exchange Place, you can walk approximately 10 minutes to the Colgate Clock, located along the waterfront. Be prepared for a fare of around $10 for the train and PATH ride combined.