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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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Chester
New Jersey, United States · North America
About Chester
Chester sits on the route: 15 minutes from Long Valley, 56km from Statue of Liberty.
Chester is in New Jersey, United States, with about 1,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Long Valley, about 7 km away.
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What is there to see near Chester?
Within an hour or so of Chester: Statue of Liberty (56 km), One World Trade Center (58 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (58 km), Times Square (60 km).
Are there any good drives near Chester?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Chester?
Chester is in New Jersey, United States, about 7 km from Long Valley.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,675
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.7843, -74.6968
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Chester
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
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One World Trade Center
Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Tribute at the World Trade Center site featuring twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original towers.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Chester
- 68 kmHawk's Nest (Route 97)A serpentine stretch of NY Route 97 clinging to cliffs above the Delaware River near Port Jervis. Its stacked stone-walled curves star in countless car commercials.
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