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Monroe

New York, United States · North America

About Monroe

Monroe is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Walton Park, 45km from Hawk's Nest (Route 97).

Monroe is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 8,632, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Monroe 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 Monroe to your route.

About Monroe

Monroe is a village in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 9,343 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area. The community is not named after

Read more President James Monroe, but rather after an early 19th-century New York state senator. The Village of Monroe is in the northwestern part of the Town of Monroe by NY Route 17 (soon to be Interstate 86) and US 6. NY 17M is its main street.

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What are the best things to do in Monroe?

Monroe offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Monroe located?

Monroe is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.3306 latitude, -74.1868 longitude.

What is the population of Monroe?

Monroe has a population of approximately 8,632 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
8,632
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New York
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.3306, -74.1868

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

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 Monroe

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway

Scenic winding road through the Hudson Valley that has been a favorite Sunday driving destination for NYC car enthusiasts since the 1920s.

17 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Hawk'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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Bronx Zoo

One of the largest metropolitan zoos in the world spanning 265 acres in New York City with over 6,000 animals.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Monroe

  • 45 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 Monroe.

Kiryas Joel

🇺🇸 United States

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Walton Park

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Harriman

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4 km awayPop. 2,476

South Blooming Grove

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5 km awayPop. 3,188

Highland Mills

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5 km awayPop. 3,957

Central Valley

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5 km awayPop. 1,810

Mountain Lodge Park

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7 km awayPop. 1,588

Woodbury

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8 km awayPop. 10,879

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