Oakland, NJ

united states

Oakland sits in Bergen County's northwest corner where suburban New Jersey meets the Ramapo Mountains. Route 202 runs right through town, connecting to I-287 just minutes south for longer trips. Local routes like Franklin Avenue and Ramapo Valley Road handle daily commutes to nearby Mahwah and beyond. The borough hosts Ramapo College, whose 5,000+ students bring unexpected energy to this quiet community of 12,800.