landmark
Bronx Zoo
One of the largest metropolitan zoos in the world spanning 265 acres in New York City with over 6,000 animals.
20 km · about 25 min drive
North AmericaUnited StatesNew Jersey
River Vale
New Jersey, United States · North America
About River Vale
River Vale works well as a base: 10 minutes from Norwood, 20km from Bronx Zoo.
River Vale is in New Jersey, United States, with about 9,500 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Norwood, about 4 km away.
The River Vale Public Schools is a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in River Vale, Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprising three schools, had an enrollment of 1,073 students andRead more
94.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.4:1.
The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "I", the second-highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.
River Vale's public high school students attend Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, together with students from Hillsdale, as part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District. As of the 2020–21 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,087 students and 93.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.7:1.
Where to Stay in River Vale
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in River Vale.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near River Vale.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near River Vale?
Within an hour or so of River Vale: Bronx Zoo (20 km), Central Park (24 km), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (24 km), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (24 km).
Are there any good drives near River Vale?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is River Vale?
River Vale is in New Jersey, United States, about 4 km from Norwood.
Road trip
Drive to River Vale
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of River Vale. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 9,497
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.9954, -74.0121
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.
Full driving guide for United StatesTags
Worth the detour from River Vale
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.
24 km · about 30 min drive
museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.
24 km · about 30 min drive
museum
American Museum of Natural History
A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
26 km · about 30 min drive
museum
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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near River Vale
- 74 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.
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near River Vale.
Plan a trip around River Vale
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from River Vale.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.