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Rockaway

NJ · 40.9011, -74.5144

Western Highlands Scenic Byway, Warren Heritage Scenic Byway and Millstone Valley Scenic Byway are 3 of 4 signed byways within 30 miles of Rockaway, New Jersey.

Route 80 cuts directly through the town of Rockaway. You can get off on exit 37, 35A or 35B. Route 46 runs through the town as well. Rockaway is within reach of many major highways. RT-10, RT-287, RT-24, RT-78, I-95 are all within a 20-minute drive. If you are a looking to fly in, the best place would be Newark International Airport (one of the busiest in the U.S.), which is only 25 minutes away. Rockaway lies only 35 minutes from the George Washington Bridge and the Delaware Water Gap, in each direction.
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The same roads run past Newark, where they are ranked and described in full.

Day-trip loops

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Within reach

Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.

Scenic byways

Lookouts

Named places

  • Rockaway Borough Historical · 0 mi
  • Parks Lake Beach · 0 mi
  • Snake Hill · 1 mi
  • Gardner Field · 2 mi
  • Indian Lake Clubhouse Beach · 2 mi
  • Indian Lake Main Beach · 2 mi
  • Riverside Dr Park · 2 mi
  • Santa Land · 2 mi

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