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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Parsippany
New Jersey, United States · North America
About Parsippany
Parsippany sits on the route: 5 minutes from Whippany, 37km from Statue of Liberty.
Parsippany is in New Jersey, United States, with about 51,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Whippany, about 4 km away.
Parsippany is a census-designated place (CDP) and the central community in the township of Parsippany–Troy Hills, Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 22,778, out of 56,162 in the entire township. It includes development around Lake Parsippany, as wellRead more
as neighborhoods in the eastern part of the township, between Troy Hills to the south and Lake Hiawatha to the northeast. The southern end of Boonton Reservoir is also in the CDP. In common usage, "Parsippany" usually applies to the entire township.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Parsippany?
Within an hour or so of Parsippany: Statue of Liberty (37 km), One World Trade Center (38 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (38 km), Empire State Building (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Parsippany?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Parsippany?
Parsippany is in New Jersey, United States, about 4 km from Whippany.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 51,144
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.8579, -74.4260
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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 Parsippany
8 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.
38 km · about 45 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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
39 km · about 45 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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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American Museum of Natural History
A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Central Park
An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Parsippany
- 64 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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