PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripCommunityMerchandise
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Air Control Tower during the sunset
The Wayne County Building in Detroit, Michigan (United States).
Detroit, known as the “Motor City,” sits on the Detroit River and anchors the Midwest’s third-largest regional economy after Chicago and Minneapolis-St Paul. Home to about 645,000 residents as of the 2024 census estimate update. The city is famous for its role in automotive history, its Motown and music heritage, and its designation as the first U.S. UNESCO “City of Design.” While Detroit struggled with decades of population decline, it has recently seen signs of growth and revitalization, fueled by downtown investment, restored buildings, and a celebrated 5.5-mile riverfront voted the best in the nation. Metro Detroit counts over 5.4 million people and a GDP near $276 billion, driven heavily by the auto industry. The city boasts over 100 parks, distinctive foods like Detroit-style pizza and Coney dogs, and is one of the few U.S. cities with all four major sports teams based downtown. Despite lingering challenges, Detroit is reshaping itself as a city of culture, innovation, and resilience.
Photo by en:User:Dehk deekster(at)gmail [dot] com
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Wayne
North AmericaUnited StatesNew Jersey

Wayne

New Jersey, United States · North America

About Wayne

Wayne is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Singac, 30km from American Museum of Natural History.

Wayne is a town located in New Jersey, United States. With a population of 57,915, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Wayne 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 Wayne to your route.

About Wayne

Mountain View, signed on the platform as Mountain View–Wayne, is a station on the Montclair–Boonton Line of NJ Transit in Wayne, New Jersey. Prior to the Montclair Connection in 2002, the station was served by the Boonton Line. The station is located on Erie Avenue, just off of U.S. Route 202 and Route 23 in downtown

Read more Wayne. Since January 2008, Mountain View station is one of two stations in Wayne, the other being the Wayne Route 23 Transit Center, a station off the Westbelt interchange.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Wayne

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Wayne.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Wayne.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Wayne?

Wayne 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.

How do I plan a road trip to Wayne?

Plan your road trip to Wayne with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Wayne as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Wayne located?

Wayne is located in New Jersey, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.9254 latitude, -74.2765 longitude.

What is the population of Wayne?

Wayne has a population of approximately 57,915 people, making it a town in United States.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Wayne as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Wayne. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
57,915
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Jersey
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.9254, -74.2765

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
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.

Full driving guide for United States

Tags

North AmericaUnited StatesNew JerseyTown

Worth the detour from Wayne

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

American Museum of Natural History

A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Empire State Building

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

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Times Square

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

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

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.

31 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Wayne

  • 64 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 Wayne.

Fairfield

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 7,063

Totowa

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 10,973

North Caldwell

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 6,661

Haledon

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 8,451

Woodland Park

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 12,518

North Haledon

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 8,548

Little Falls

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 10,688

Prospect Park

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 5,953

Plan a trip around Wayne

North America road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Wayne

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Drive Times & Distances
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence