Rockaway
in Morris County of New Jersey, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.901 and -74.514 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 54' 4" and W -74° 30' 51"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:10 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:45 am and 7:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Rockaway

Rockaway in Morris County (New Jersey) with it's 6,494 habitants is located in United States about 193 mi (or 310 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Rockaway is now 04:10 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Rockaway, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Morristown Municipal Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United States is Statue of Liberty in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 4 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Morristown, Newton, Somerville, Paterson and Newark. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 89%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

9°C (48 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 29th of March 2024

10°C (51 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

14°C (58 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton Parsippany

Address
5,2 mi
1 Hilton Ct
07054-4403 Parsippany
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hanover Marriott

Address
5,6 mi
1401 Rt 10 E
07981 Whippany
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn & Suites Parsippany

Address
4,4 mi
3535 US Highway 46 East at Cherry Hill Road
07054 Parsippany
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway

Address
1,8 mi
375 Mount Hope Avenue
07866 Rockaway
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TownePlace Suites Dover Rockaway

Address
2,2 mi
4 Commerce Center Drive
07801 Dover
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Homewood Suites by Hilton Dover - Rockaway

Address
2,2 mi
2 Commerce Center Drive
07801 Dover
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Candlewood Suites PARSIPPANY-MORRIS PLAINS

Address
4,2 mi
100 Candlewood Dr.
07950 MORRIS PLAINS
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HYATT house Parsippany Whippany

Address
5,8 mi
1 Ridgedale Avenue North
07981 Whippany
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Parsippany

Address
3,9 mi
3769 Route 46 East
07054 Parsippany
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn Parsippany

Address
4,6 mi
3 Gatehall Drive
07054 Parsippany
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Autumn in New Jersey, Park Lake, Rockaway, NJ, October 5, 2014

Published: October 05, 2014
Length: 36:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: v1adina

Autumn in New Jersey, Park Lake, Rockaway, NJ, October 5, 2014.


Weekly Scrap Tip - Magnet Test

Published: April 15, 2014
Length: 29:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rockaway Recycling

http://rockawayrecycling.com - Ernie shows you the importance of using a magnet when scrapping. Don't forget to separate your ferrous from non-ferrous materials. Be sure to check our daily...


Top 5 Reasons to Scrap at Rockaway Recycling

Published: June 01, 2013
Length: 17:24 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Rockaway Recycling

http://rockawayrecycling.com - "Mad Faced" Ernie explains it best. What separates us from the others. Give us a chance to earn your business, because we're awesome. Be sure to check our daily...


Rockaway Recycling - Wires & Cables, Different Types

Published: July 21, 2013
Length: 38:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rockaway Recycling

http://rockawayrecycling.com - "Mad Face" Ernie walks through some of the common copper and aluminum scrap wires and cables you will come across that you can recycle. Bring them to Rockaway...


Rockaway Recycling - A Scrap Metal Yard in New Jersey

Published: January 03, 2013
Length: 49:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Rockaway Recycling

http://rockawayrecycling.com - We would like an opportunity to earn your scrap metal business. Being in business since 1977, Rockaway Recycling can take care of all your scrap metal needs,...


Rockaway Recycling - Scrapping Your Cell Phones

Published: July 31, 2013
Length: 09:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rockaway Recycling

http://rockawayrecycling.com - If you have a bunch of cellphones that you are looking to scrap, you're in luck. We take cell phones for scrap, as long as the batteries are removed. Be sure...


Rockaway Recycling - Weekly Scrap Tip, When to strip copper wires

Published: October 23, 2013
Length: 35:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Rockaway Recycling

http://rockawayrecycling.com - Sean explains when and when not to strip your copper cable wires to make the most out of your scrap. Be sure to check our daily updated prices: http://rockawayrecycl...


Rockaway Recycling Hours and Directions

Published: April 15, 2014
Length: 16:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rockaway Recycling

http://rockawayrecycling.com - Ernie explains when we're open and how to get here. Be sure to check our daily updated prices: http://rockawayrecycling.com/scrap-metal-pictures/scrap-metal-prices/...


Cashing Out an A/C Unit with Rockaway Recycling (Part 3 of 3)

Published: July 30, 2013
Length: 07:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rockaway Recycling

http://rockawayrecycling.com - Virginia continues the latest series with Moose Scrapper about scrapping an A/C unit and the different components that you can find inside. Part 1: http://youtu.be/O...


Rockaway Recycling - Scrap Your Car & Auto Parts

Published: July 29, 2013
Length: 50:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rockaway Recycling

http://rockawayrecycling.com - "Mad Face" Ernie gives you the information on recycling your car with Rockaway Recycling. You can schedule a pick up with us, but make sure you have the title....


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Rockaway, New Jersey

Rockaway is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 6,438, reflecting a decline of 35 (-0.5%) from the 6,473 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 230 (+3.7%) from the 6,243 counted in the 1990 Census. Rockaway was formed as a borough on June 19, 1894, from portions of Rockaway Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day.

Located at 40.8958, -74.5174 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1894 establishments in New Jersey, Boroughs in Morris County, New Jersey, Populated places established in 1894

The Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering

The Academy for Math, Science, and Engineering is a four-year magnet public high school program meant to prepare students in Morris County for careers in Math, Science, and Engineering, as part of the Morris County Vocational School District. The Academy is a joint endeavor between the Morris County School of Technology and the Morris Hills Regional High School District. Admission to the Academy is extremely competitive. The school is located in Morris Hills High School in Rockaway, New Jersey.

Located at 40.8908, -74.5292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Magnet schools in New Jersey, Public high schools in Morris County, New Jersey

Morris Hills Regional High School District

The Morris Hills Regional District is a comprehensive regional public school district that consists of two four-year public high schools serving four suburban communities in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. The district serves the residential communities of Denville Township, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township and Wharton.

Located at 40.8859, -74.5078 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
New Jersey District Factor Group GH, School districts in Morris County, New Jersey

Morris Knolls High School

Morris Knolls High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9 to 12 in Morris County, New Jersey, operating as part of the Morris Hills Regional High School District. The school is located in Denville but has a Rockaway mailing address. The other high school in the district is Morris Hills High School. The high school serves students from Denville and most of Rockaway Township.

Located at 40.8859, -74.5078 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1964 establishments in New Jersey, Educational institutions established in 1964, Public high schools in Morris County, New Jersey, Magnet schools in New Jersey

Morris Hills High School

Morris Hills High School is a comprehensive regional four-year public high school located in the borough of Rockaway, serving students in grades 9 - 12 in Morris County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Morris Hills Regional High School District. The other high school in the district is Morris Knolls High School. The school located on the 39-acre former Gunther Estate, opened to students on September 9, 1953.

Located at 40.8896, -74.5271 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1953 establishments in New Jersey, Educational institutions established in 1953, Public high schools in Morris County, New Jersey

Morris Catholic High School

Morris Catholic High School is a four year comprehensive Roman Catholic regional high school located in Denville, New Jersey, USA. It was founded in 1957 and is part of the Diocese of Paterson. Morris Catholic High School has been recognized by the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, the highest award an American school can receive. As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 458 students and 34.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.3.

Located at 40.9056, -74.4906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1957 establishments in New Jersey, Blue Ribbon schools in New Jersey, Educational institutions established in 1957, Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Private high schools in Morris County, New Jersey, Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson, Roman Catholic secondary schools in New Jersey

Rockaway Borough Public Schools

The Rockaway Borough Public Schools are a community public school district that serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grade from Rockaway Borough, in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2008-09 school year, the district's two schools had an enrollment of 672 students and 46.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.5.

Located at 40.8979, -74.5085 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
New Jersey District Factor Group FG, School districts in Morris County, New Jersey

Capital Preparatory Charter High School

Capital Preparatory Charter High School was a charter public high school located in Trenton, New Jersey, that served students in grades 9-12 from Trenton and Ewing Township. The school, which opened in August 2008, was shuttered in June 2011 in the wake of issues with its financial operations.

Located at 40.8859, -74.5078 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2008 establishments in New Jersey, 2011 disestablishments in the United States, Charter schools in New Jersey, Educational institutions disestablished in 2011, Educational institutions established in 2008, Public high schools in Mercer County, New Jersey, Trenton, New Jersey


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