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Cities Near Parsippany

Cities near Parsippany, New Jersey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Wayne, East Orange, Plainfield. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Parsippany, New Jersey is Wayne, about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Wayne9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
East Orange13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Plainfield16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Bayonne21 mi / 34 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Union City22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Edison23 mi / 38 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Perth Amboy26 mi / 41 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Kings Bridge27 mi / 44 km53 minDrive/railDay trip
Flatbush28 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Parsippany

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Wayne, East Orange, Plainfield, Bayonne, Union City. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Parsippany include Wayne, East Orange, Plainfield, Bayonne, Union City. The closest is Wayne, about 9 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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