Where is Tenafly, New Jersey, USA?

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Where is Tenafly Located? - Tenafly is a city located in the Bergen County of New Jersey, United States. Tenafly lies between 42.1250929 Degrees North latitudes and 72.749538 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Tenafly Located?

Tenafly is a city located in the Bergen County of New Jersey, United States. Tenafly lies between 42.1250929 Degrees North latitudes and 72.749538 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Tenafly city is 15409 people and the city has a total area of 4.59 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Tenafly, New Jersey Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
BoroughTenafly
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
State CapitalTrenton
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude40.9254° N
Longitude73.9629° W
ElevationApproximately 180 ft (55 m)
Land Area5.8 sq mi
Water Area0.1 sq mi
Total Area5.9 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)14,488
Population DensityApproximately 2,498 per sq mi
ZIP Code07670
Area Code201
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code34-72330
Congressional DistrictNew Jersey's 5th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Tenafly, New Jersey

TransportationDetails
Airport NameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA CodeEWR
Regional AirportLaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport
PortPort of New York and New Jersey
Major HighwaysUS Route 9W, Palisades Interstate Parkway, Interstate 95
Train/Amtrak ServiceNJ Transit rail service available from nearby stations
Local Transit ServiceNJ Transit bus service
  • US Route 9W — Major north-south roadway connecting Tenafly with northern New Jersey and the Hudson River region.
  • Palisades Interstate Parkway — Scenic highway providing access along the Hudson River and to New York City.
  • Interstate 95 (I-95) — Major interstate corridor accessible through nearby Bergen County routes.

Top Places to Visit in Tenafly, New Jersey

Landmark NameType
Tenafly Nature CenterNature Preserve
Palisades Interstate ParkState Park
Tenafly Historic DistrictHistoric Area
Tenafly Railroad Station Historic SiteHistoric Landmark
Tenafly Public LibraryCultural Facility
Overpeck County ParkCounty Park
Flat Rock Brook Nature CenterNature Preserve
Englewood Field ClubRecreation Facility
Van Saun County ParkRegional Park
George Washington BridgeHistoric Transportation Landmark

Driving Distances from Tenafly, New Jersey to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
New York CityNew York15 mi35 minutes
YonkersNew York10 mi25 minutes
NewarkNew Jersey25 mi45 minutes
Jersey CityNew Jersey25 mi45 minutes
PatersonNew Jersey15 mi30 minutes
White PlainsNew York25 mi45 minutes
StamfordConnecticut45 mi1 hour
TrentonNew Jersey85 mi1 hour 40 minutes
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania100 mi2 hours
AlbanyNew York160 mi2 hours 45 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Tenafly, New Jersey

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Bergen Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan CampusPrivateUniversityBusiness, health sciences, and professional programs
Columbia UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch, liberal arts, and professional education
Fordham UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, arts, sciences, and professional programs
Tenafly Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictLocal public education

Waterbodies Near Tenafly, New Jersey

Hudson River, Overpeck Creek, Tenakill Brook, Flat Rock Brook, Overpeck Lake

Golf Courses and Stadiums Near Tenafly

Golf Courses: Englewood Field Club, Alpine Country Club, Knickerbocker Country Club, Ridgewood Country Club. Stadiums: MetLife Stadium, Yankee Stadium, Overpeck County Park athletic facilities.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Tenafly, New Jersey

Landmark NameType
Tenafly Nature CenterNature Preserve
Palisades Interstate ParkState Park
Tenafly Historic DistrictHistoric Area
Tenafly Railroad Station Historic SiteHistoric Landmark
Flat Rock Brook Nature CenterNature Preserve
Van Saun County ParkRegional Park
Overpeck County ParkCounty Park
George Washington BridgeTransportation Landmark

Tenafly, New Jersey — Key Historical Facts

  • Tenafly was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans before European settlement.
  • The area was settled by Dutch colonists during the 17th century and was part of the early Bergen County settlements.
  • The name Tenafly is believed to come from a Dutch phrase meaning "meadow where there are willows" or a similar landscape description.
  • The arrival of railroad service in the late 19th century helped Tenafly grow as a suburban community connected to New York City.
  • Tenafly was incorporated as a borough in 1894 and is known for its historic neighborhoods, natural areas, and proximity to the Hudson River.

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