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Elizabeth

New Jersey, United States · North America

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth works well as a base: 10 minutes from Roselle, 14km from Statue of Liberty.

Elizabeth is a city located in New Jersey, United States. With a population of 129,007, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Elizabeth sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Elizabeth to your route.

About Elizabeth

Boxwood Hall State Historic Site, located at 1073 East Jersey Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a historic house museum operated by the state of New Jersey. Boxwood Hall was built about 1750, and is a National Historic Landmark for its association with Founding Father Elias Boudinot (1740-1821), who lived here from

Read more 1772 to 1795. Boudinot, a lawyer, politician, and diplomat, was president of the Continental Congress 1782–83. In 1772, Alexander Hamilton, another Founding Father, stayed briefly with the Boudinots while attending Elizabethtown Academy. In 1795, Boudinot sold the mansion to Jonathan Dayton, also a Founding Father and then speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dayton lived at Boxwood Hall with his wife until dying in 1824.

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Where is Elizabeth located?

Elizabeth is located in New Jersey, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.6640 latitude, -74.2107 longitude.

What is the population of Elizabeth?

Elizabeth has a population of approximately 129,007 people, making it a city in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
129,007
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Jersey
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.6640, -74.2107

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911
Ambulance
911
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911
Driving side
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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 Elizabeth

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Statue of Liberty

Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

One World Trade Center

Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

9/11 Memorial & Museum

Tribute at the World Trade Center site featuring twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original towers.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Brooklyn Bridge

Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.

19 km · about 20 min drive

restaurant

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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Empire State Building

Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Times Square

Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Moto Coffee Machine

A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.

22 km · about 25 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Linden

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5 km awayPop. 42,021

Union

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Bloomfield

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6 km awayPop. 1,248

Winfield

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7 km awayPop. 1,514

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