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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 a town located in New Jersey, United States. With a population of 23,584, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains to your route.

About Scotch Plains

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 the

Read 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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Where is Scotch Plains located?

Scotch Plains is located in New Jersey, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.6554 latitude, -74.3899 longitude.

What is the population of Scotch Plains?

Scotch Plains has a population of approximately 23,584 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
23,584
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Jersey
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.6554, -74.3899

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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 Scotch Plains

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

29 km · about 35 min 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

landmark

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

landmark

Brooklyn Bridge

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

34 km · about 40 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

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

cafe

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

Nearby Destinations

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Westfield

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North Plainfield

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New Providence

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5 km awayPop. 12,469

Berkeley Heights

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5 km awayPop. 14,179

Watchung

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6 km awayPop. 5,916

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