Facility Overview
The parking lot at 120 NJ-17 in East Rutherford, New Jersey serves the East Rutherford FedEx Pickup Location and adjacent commercial storefronts along the vibrant Route 17 commercial corridor. Configured as a direct-access, open-air surface parking lot, this facility offers quick, ground-level vehicle turnaround and generous parking stalls. Because it is an open-air surface layout with no overhead ceiling structures or garage barriers, there are no restrictive vertical clearance limits, making it exceptionally well-suited for high-profile vehicles, including full-size pickup trucks, commercial cargo vans, high-roof delivery sprinters, and full-size family SUVs.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Situated in the heart of Bergen County’s Meadowlands district, this location offers exceptional proximity to regional retail, business, and entertainment hubs:
- MetLife Stadium & Meadowlands Sports Complex: Located approximately 2 miles south (a 5-minute drive), hosting NFL New York Giants and Jets games, international soccer matches, and stadium concert tours.
- American Dream Mall: Roughly 2.5 miles away, featuring Nickelodeon Universe, DreamWorks Water Park, high-end shopping, and year-round indoor skiing at Big SNOW.
- Meadowlands Racetrack: Approximately 2.2 miles south, popular for harness racing, dining, and sports wagering.
- Local Dining & Shopping: Immediate walking access to neighborhood quick-service eateries, automotive service centers, and commercial retail along Route 17 and nearby Paterson Avenue.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Drivers can access the parking lot via the northbound lanes of NJ-17, situated just north of the major Route 3 and Route 17 interchange. Ingress and egress points connect smoothly to the highway shoulder, though motorists should plan lane positioning early when decelerating from highway speeds. Transit connections are readily available nearby, including NJ Transit Bus Route 163 and 164 stops along the Route 17 corridor offering regional connections toward Manhattan’s Port Authority Bus Terminal and northern Bergen County. Commuter rail access is located just 1.5 miles southwest at the Rutherford NJ Transit Rail Station (Main / Bergen County lines).
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-Air Surface Parking: Level grade with asphalt paving and clear stall demarcation.
- Unrestricted Overhead Headroom: Zero height barriers, fully accommodating tall commercial vans, rooftop cargo boxes, and oversized SUVs.
- Direct Storefront Access: Immediate proximity to FedEx shipping counters, package drop boxes, and pickup parcel lockers.
- Designated Accessible Spaces: Marked ADA-compliant parking stalls located near store entryways with curb ramps.
- Exterior Lighting: Commercial pole illumination providing evening visibility and secure night pickups.
- Short-Term Convenience: Dedicated turnover bays engineered for quick package dispatch and collection.
Ideal For
- Shipping & Logistics Customers: Drivers retrieving held packages, processing direct returns, or dropping off time-sensitive express freight.
- Commercial Drivers & Contractors: Fleet operators and service professionals driving work vans or trucks needing open-air access.
- Local Commuters: Motorists conducting fast corridor errands along Route 17 between Hackensack, Rutherford, and Secaucus.
- Eventgoers & Meadowlands Visitors: Staging short errand stops en route to MetLife Stadium or American Dream entertainment events.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Because NJ-17 is a high-speed arterial roadway, prepare your turn signal early when approaching 120 NJ-17 to alert trailing traffic, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Customer parking within this lot is designated for active patrons and visitors; prolonged commuter parking or unauthorized overnight vehicle staging without merchant authorization may risk ticketing or towing. When visiting on major stadium game days or concert evenings at MetLife Stadium, anticipate heavy residual traffic along Route 17 South and allow extra travel time.
