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County Route 504 (New Jersey)
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County Route 504 is a county highway
in the U.S. state
of New Jersey
. The highway extends 15.94 miles (25.65 kilometers) from Main Street in Montville
(across the Montclair-Boonton Line
tracks from U.S. Route 202
) to McLean Boulevard (Route 20) in Paterson
, where the road continues as New Jersey Route 20.
opposite New Jersey Transit
's Montclair-Boonton Line
from US 202
. From this point, the route heads north on two-lane undivided Jacksonville Road, passing through wooded residential areas. The route makes a turn to the northeast and enters Lincoln Park
. Upon heading east, CR 504 briefly forms the border between Kinnelon
to the north and Lincoln Park to the south before running between Pequannock Township
to the north and Lincoln Park to the south. The route passes farmland to the north and Lincoln Park Airport
to the south, fully entering Pequannock Township at the Hillview Road intersection. In this area, CR 504 passes by several homes as it comes to the CR 511 Alternate intersection. Upon intersecting CR 660, the route turns south onto the Newark-Pompton Turnpike
, intersecting CR 635 and turning southeast into commercial areas. The road crosses an abandoned railroad line and enters residential areas again.
, CR 504 enters Wayne
in Passaic County
. The route splits from the Newark-Pompton Turnpike by turning northeast onto Black Oak Ridge Road, with CR 683 continuing south on the Newark-Pompton Turnpike. CR 504 passes residential areas before coming to an intersection with US 202 and Route 23. The route has no direct access across this intersection and motorists must use U-turn jughandle
s on US 202/Route 23 to continue across. After this intersection, CR 504 becomes Ratzer Road and continues east through wooded residential subdivisions, widening into a four-lane road. Upon intersecting CR 670, CR 504 curves north and becomes two-lane Alps Road, with CR 705 continuing east on Ratzer Road. Upon reaching an intersection with CR 689, the route turns east onto four-lane Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike, which heads through commercial areas. The road widens into a divided highway
with jughandles and intersects CR 502
and CR 701. CR 504 narrows back into an undivided road and crosses CR 681 as it begins to head southeast through business areas with some woods. After passing St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital, CR 504 intersects CR 705 again and splits from the Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike, with CR 673 continuing along this road.
CR 504 continues southeast on two-lane undivided Pompton Road, passing by William Paterson University
. Upon meeting CR 676, the road comes into Haledon
and continues east into wooded residential areas, intersecting CR 674 and CR 675. After crossing CR 677, the route heads southeast on Haledon Avenue and passes a mix of homes and businesses as it intersects CR 663 and CR 661. After crossing a stream, CR 504 forms the border between Prospect Park
to the northeast and Haledon to the southwest, entering more urbanized residential development. At the CR 662 intersection, the road becomes the border between Prospect Park to the northeast and Paterson
to the southwest and has junctions with CR 657 and CR 652. At the CR 655 intersection, CR 504 fully enters Paterson and forks to the left onto North Straight Street. A short distance later, the route intersects the northern terminus of CR 509
and makes a turn north onto Holsman Street, with CR 650 continuing southeast on Haledon Street. CR 504 briefly follows Holsman Street north before heading onto East Main Street.
The road enters Prospect Park again as it begins to run along the west bank of the Passaic River
, crossing CR 652. After this intersection, the route crosses into Hawthorne
and passes businesses before coming to the CR 659 intersection. At this point, CR 504 becomes Wagraw Road and heads northeast into business and industrial areas prior to turning east near homes. After an junction with CR 665, the road passes under both New Jersey Transit's Main Line
and the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway
before heading through more urban areas, reaching the CR 653 junction. At this point, CR 504 turns south onto Lincoln Avenue, and briefly runs between Hawthorne to the west and Fair Lawn
, Bergen County
to the east before crossing the Passaic River. After the river, CR 504 enters Paterson, Passaic County again and ends at the northern terminus of Route 20, which is routed on a one-way pair
at this point. Past Route 20, Lincoln Avenue continues south as CR 653.
County highway
A county highway is a road in the United States and in the Canadian province of Ontario that is designated and/or maintained by the county highway department...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. The highway extends 15.94 miles (25.65 kilometers) from Main Street in Montville
Montville Township, New Jersey
Montville is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 21,528....
(across the Montclair-Boonton Line
Montclair-Boonton Line
The Montclair-Boonton Line is a commuter rail line of New Jersey Transit Rail Operations. It is part of the Hoboken Division. The line is a consolidation of three individual lines: the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad's Montclair Branch, which ran from Hoboken Terminal to Bay Street,...
tracks from U.S. Route 202
U.S. Route 202
U.S. Route 202 is a highway stretching from Delaware to Maine, also passing through the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire....
) to McLean Boulevard (Route 20) in Paterson
Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson is a city serving as the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 146,199, rendering it New Jersey's third largest city and one of the largest cities in the New York City Metropolitan Area, despite a decrease of 3,023...
, where the road continues as New Jersey Route 20.
Morris County
CR 504 begins at an intersection with CR 655 Alternate in Montville, Morris CountyMorris County, New Jersey
Morris County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey, about west of New York City. According to the United States 2010 Census, the population was 492,276. It is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Morristown....
opposite New Jersey Transit
New Jersey Transit
The New Jersey Transit Corporation is a statewide public transportation system serving the United States state of New Jersey, and New York, Orange, and Rockland counties in New York State...
's Montclair-Boonton Line
Montclair-Boonton Line
The Montclair-Boonton Line is a commuter rail line of New Jersey Transit Rail Operations. It is part of the Hoboken Division. The line is a consolidation of three individual lines: the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad's Montclair Branch, which ran from Hoboken Terminal to Bay Street,...
from US 202
U.S. Route 202 in New Jersey
U.S. Route 202 is a U.S. Highway running from New Castle, Delaware northeast to Bangor, Maine. In the U.S. state of New Jersey, the route runs from the New Hope-Lambertville Toll Bridge over the Delaware River at the Pennsylvania border in Delaware Township, Hunterdon County near Lambertville...
. From this point, the route heads north on two-lane undivided Jacksonville Road, passing through wooded residential areas. The route makes a turn to the northeast and enters Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park, New Jersey
Lincoln Park is a Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 10,930....
. Upon heading east, CR 504 briefly forms the border between Kinnelon
Kinnelon, New Jersey
Kinnelon is a Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 10,248. It is a low density, suburban community, with many parks and trails....
to the north and Lincoln Park to the south before running between Pequannock Township
Pequannock Township, New Jersey
Pequannock Township is a Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 13,888....
to the north and Lincoln Park to the south. The route passes farmland to the north and Lincoln Park Airport
Lincoln Park Airport
Lincoln Park Airport is a privately-owned public-use airport located two miles north of the central business district of Lincoln Park, a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, USA.- Facilities :Lincoln Park Airport covers and has one runway:...
to the south, fully entering Pequannock Township at the Hillview Road intersection. In this area, CR 504 passes by several homes as it comes to the CR 511 Alternate intersection. Upon intersecting CR 660, the route turns south onto the Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
The Newark-Pompton Turnpike , is a roadway in northern New Jersey that was originally a tolled turnpike. The roadway was first laid out in the mid-18th century and given its name in 1806...
, intersecting CR 635 and turning southeast into commercial areas. The road crosses an abandoned railroad line and enters residential areas again.
Passaic and Bergen counties
Upon crossing the Pompton RiverPompton River
The Pompton River is a tributary of the Passaic River, approximately 8 mi long, in northern New Jersey in the United States....
, CR 504 enters Wayne
Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne is a Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, located less than from midtown Manhattan. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 54,069....
in Passaic County
Passaic County, New Jersey
Passaic County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 501,226. Its county seat is Paterson...
. The route splits from the Newark-Pompton Turnpike by turning northeast onto Black Oak Ridge Road, with CR 683 continuing south on the Newark-Pompton Turnpike. CR 504 passes residential areas before coming to an intersection with US 202 and Route 23. The route has no direct access across this intersection and motorists must use U-turn jughandle
Jughandle
A jughandle is a type of ramp or slip road that changes the way traffic turns left at at-grade intersections. Instead of a standard left turn being made from the left lane, left-turning traffic uses a ramp on the right side of the road...
s on US 202/Route 23 to continue across. After this intersection, CR 504 becomes Ratzer Road and continues east through wooded residential subdivisions, widening into a four-lane road. Upon intersecting CR 670, CR 504 curves north and becomes two-lane Alps Road, with CR 705 continuing east on Ratzer Road. Upon reaching an intersection with CR 689, the route turns east onto four-lane Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike, which heads through commercial areas. The road widens into a divided highway
Divided Highway
Divided Highway is a compilation album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2003. . All tracks are taken from the albums Cycles and Brotherhood .-Track listing:...
with jughandles and intersects CR 502
County Route 502 (New Jersey)
County Route 502 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends 23.79 miles from Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne to Palisades Boulevard in Alpine....
and CR 701. CR 504 narrows back into an undivided road and crosses CR 681 as it begins to head southeast through business areas with some woods. After passing St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital, CR 504 intersects CR 705 again and splits from the Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike, with CR 673 continuing along this road.
CR 504 continues southeast on two-lane undivided Pompton Road, passing by William Paterson University
William Paterson University
William Paterson University is a comprehensive public institution located in Wayne, New Jersey serving nearly 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students through five colleges: , , , , and ....
. Upon meeting CR 676, the road comes into Haledon
Haledon, New Jersey
Haledon is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,318.Haledon was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1908, replacing the now-defunct Manchester Township, based on the...
and continues east into wooded residential areas, intersecting CR 674 and CR 675. After crossing CR 677, the route heads southeast on Haledon Avenue and passes a mix of homes and businesses as it intersects CR 663 and CR 661. After crossing a stream, CR 504 forms the border between Prospect Park
Prospect Park, New Jersey
Prospect Park is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 5,779....
to the northeast and Haledon to the southwest, entering more urbanized residential development. At the CR 662 intersection, the road becomes the border between Prospect Park to the northeast and Paterson
Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson is a city serving as the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 146,199, rendering it New Jersey's third largest city and one of the largest cities in the New York City Metropolitan Area, despite a decrease of 3,023...
to the southwest and has junctions with CR 657 and CR 652. At the CR 655 intersection, CR 504 fully enters Paterson and forks to the left onto North Straight Street. A short distance later, the route intersects the northern terminus of CR 509
County Route 509 (New Jersey)
County Route 509 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends 25.78 miles from North Avenue in Westfield to Straight Street in Paterson....
and makes a turn north onto Holsman Street, with CR 650 continuing southeast on Haledon Street. CR 504 briefly follows Holsman Street north before heading onto East Main Street.
The road enters Prospect Park again as it begins to run along the west bank of the Passaic River
Passaic River
The Passaic River is a mature surface river, approximately 80 mi long, in northern New Jersey in the United States. The river in its upper course flows in a highly circuitous route, meandering through the swamp lowlands between the ridge hills of rural and suburban northern New Jersey,...
, crossing CR 652. After this intersection, the route crosses into Hawthorne
Hawthorne, New Jersey
Hawthorne is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 18,218.Hawthorne was originally part of the now-defunct Manchester Township, which was later subdivided to create Hawthorne, Haledon, North Haledon, Prospect Park,...
and passes businesses before coming to the CR 659 intersection. At this point, CR 504 becomes Wagraw Road and heads northeast into business and industrial areas prior to turning east near homes. After an junction with CR 665, the road passes under both New Jersey Transit's Main Line
Main Line (NJ Transit)
The Main Line is a rail line owned and operated by New Jersey Transit running from Suffern, New York to Hoboken, New Jersey. It runs daily commuter service and was once the north-south main line of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad...
and the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway
The New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway , also known as the Susie-Q, or simply the Susquehanna, is a Class II American freight railway operating over 500 miles of track in the northeastern states of New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It was formed in 1881 from the merger of several...
before heading through more urban areas, reaching the CR 653 junction. At this point, CR 504 turns south onto Lincoln Avenue, and briefly runs between Hawthorne to the west and Fair Lawn
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Fair Lawn is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States and a suburban municipality in the New York City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 32,457. Fair Lawn was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March...
, Bergen County
Bergen County, New Jersey
Bergen County is the most populous county of the state of New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 905,116. The county is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Hackensack...
to the east before crossing the Passaic River. After the river, CR 504 enters Paterson, Passaic County again and ends at the northern terminus of Route 20, which is routed on a one-way pair
One-way pair
A one-way pair, one-way couple, or just couplet is a pair of parallel, usually one-way streets that carry opposite directions of a signed route or major traffic flow, or sometimes opposite directions of a bus or streetcar route....
at this point. Past Route 20, Lincoln Avenue continues south as CR 653.