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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Scotch Plains
New Jersey, United States · North America
About Scotch Plains
Scotch Plains is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Westfield, 29km from Statue of Liberty.
Scotch Plains is in New Jersey, United States, with about 24,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Westfield, about 4 km away.
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (or SPFHS) is a comprehensive regional four-year public high school in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, which serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from the Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Fanwood, operating as the lone secondary school of theRead more
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District. The school is accredited until January 2031 and has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools since 1932.
As of the 2023–24 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,551 students and 115.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.4:1. There were 55 students (3.5% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and 17 (1.1% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Scotch Plains?
Within an hour or so of Scotch Plains: Statue of Liberty (29 km), One World Trade Center (32 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (32 km), Brooklyn Bridge (34 km).
Are there any good drives near Scotch Plains?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Scotch Plains?
Scotch Plains is in New Jersey, United States, about 4 km from Westfield.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,584
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.6554, -74.3899
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 Scotch Plains
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.
32 km · about 35 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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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Katz's Delicatessen
Lower East Side deli open since 1888, hand-carving some 15,000 pounds of pastrami a week under fluorescent light and salami-strung ceilings. You take a paper ticket at the door and guard it.
35 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Moto Coffee Machine
A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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