famous road
Hawk'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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
North AmericaUnited StatesNew York
Mechanicstown
New York, United States · North America
About Mechanicstown
Mechanicstown is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Washington Heights, 28km from Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Mechanicstown is in New York, United States, with about 6,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Washington Heights, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Mechanicstown?
Within an hour or so of Mechanicstown: Hawk's Nest (Route 97) (28 km), Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway (36 km).
Are there any good drives near Mechanicstown?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Mechanicstown?
Mechanicstown is in New York, United States, about 4 km from Washington Heights.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,858
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 41.4429, -74.3885
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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 Mechanicstown
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway
Scenic winding road through the Hudson Valley that has been a favorite Sunday driving destination for NYC car enthusiasts since the 1920s.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Mechanicstown
- 28 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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