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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Verona
New Jersey, United States · North America
About Verona
Verona works well as a base: 5 minutes from Upper Montclair, 23km from Empire State Building.
Verona is in New Jersey, United States, with about 14,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Upper Montclair, about 4 km away.
Verona is a township in Essex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 14,572, an increase of 1,240 (+9.3%) from the 2010 census count of 13,332, which in turn reflected a decline of 201 (−1.5%) from the 13,533 counted in the 2000 census.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Verona?
Within an hour or so of Verona: Empire State Building (23 km), One World Trade Center (23 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (23 km), Times Square (23 km).
Are there any good drives near Verona?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
How long does it take to drive to Verona?
Venice to Verona is about 1 hr 24 min (121 km).
Where is Verona?
Verona is in New Jersey, United States, about 4 km from Upper Montclair.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 13,545
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.8298, -74.2401
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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 Verona
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.
23 km · about 25 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.
23 km · about 25 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
23 km · about 25 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.
23 km · about 25 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.
23 km · about 25 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.
24 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Verona
- 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.
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