Where is Iselin, New Jersey, USA?

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Where is Iselin Located? - Iselin is a city located in the Middlesex County of New Jersey, United States. Iselin lies between 44.2300698 Degrees North latitudes and 69.7753222 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Iselin, New Jersey

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Where is Iselin?: The Google Map showing the location of Iselin in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

Where is Iselin Located?

Iselin is a city located in the Middlesex County of New Jersey, United States. Iselin lies between 44.2300698 Degrees North latitudes and 69.7753222 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Iselin city is 20088 people and the city has a total area of 3.19 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Iselin, New Jersey Quick Facts

Property Information
CommunityIselin (Census-designated place)
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
State CapitalTrenton
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude40.5759° N
Longitude74.3229° W
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Land Area3.82 sq mi
Water Area0.01 sq mi
Total Area3.83 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)18,695 (2020 Census)
Population DensityApproximately 4,900 per sq mi
ZIP Code08830
Area Code732, 848
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code34-34590
Congressional DistrictNew Jersey's 6th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Iselin, New Jersey

  • Woodbridge, New Jersey - South - 2 mi
  • Metuchen, New Jersey - Northwest - 3 mi
  • Edison, New Jersey - West - 4 mi
  • Fords, New Jersey - East - 3 mi
  • Rahway, New Jersey - Northeast - 5 mi
  • Carteret, New Jersey - East - 6 mi
  • Perth Amboy, New Jersey - Southeast - 7 mi
  • Piscataway, New Jersey - Northwest - 8 mi
  • South Plainfield, New Jersey - West - 9 mi
  • Newark, New Jersey - North - 20 mi

Driving Distances from Iselin, New Jersey

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
WoodbridgeNew Jersey25 minutes
MetuchenNew Jersey38 minutes
FordsNew Jersey38 minutes
EdisonNew Jersey410 minutes
RahwayNew Jersey510 minutes
CarteretNew Jersey612 minutes
Perth AmboyNew Jersey715 minutes
PiscatawayNew Jersey815 minutes
South PlainfieldNew Jersey918 minutes
NewarkNew Jersey2030 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Iselin, New Jersey

Transportation Details
Airport NameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA CodeEWR
PortPort Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal (regional)
Major HighwaysGarden State Parkway, Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike), US Highway 1, Route 27
Train/Amtrak ServiceNJ Transit Metropark Station (Amtrak & NJ Transit)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNJ Transit bus services
  • Metropark Station, located in Iselin, is a major transportation hub served by both NJ Transit and Amtrak's Northeast Corridor trains.
  • The New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and US Highway 1 provide excellent highway connectivity to New York City, Newark, and Philadelphia.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 15 miles north and offers extensive domestic and international air service.
  • NJ Transit buses provide frequent service to neighboring communities and regional employment centers.
  • Iselin is a prominent business and residential community in Middlesex County, known for Metropark Station, corporate offices, and its vibrant multicultural commercial districts.

What are top Places to Visit in Iselin, New Jersey

Landmark Name Type
Thomas Edison Center at Menlo ParkHistoric Museum
Roosevelt ParkCounty Park
Middlesex GreenwayMulti-use Trail
Merrill ParkRecreation Park
Woodbridge CenterShopping Mall
Papaianni ParkCommunity Park
AMC DINE-IN Menlo Park 12Movie Theater
Oak Tree RoadShopping & Dining District
Rahway River ParkRegional Park
Cheesequake State ParkState Park

Colleges and Universities in Iselin, New Jersey

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Middlesex CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce development, business, healthcare, and transfer programs
Rutgers University–New BrunswickPublicResearch UniversityEngineering, medicine, business, law, sciences, and research
Kean UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, nursing, psychology, and liberal arts
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyPublicResearch UniversityEngineering, architecture, computer science, and technology
Woodbridge Township School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education serving Iselin and surrounding communities

Waterbodies in Iselin, New Jersey

Rahway River, Woodbridge River, Raritan River, Arthur Kill, Roosevelt Park Lake, Robinsons Branch, Bound Brook, Raritan Bay

Golf Courses in Iselin, New Jersey

Oak Ridge Park Golf Course, Hyatt Hills Golf Complex, Plainfield West Nine Golf Course, Ash Brook Golf Course, Tamarack Golf Course, Galloping Hill Golf Course

Iselin, New Jersey — Key Historical Facts

  • Iselin developed during the late nineteenth century following the expansion of rail transportation through Woodbridge Township and was named after investment banker Adrian Georg Iselin.
  • The establishment of the Pennsylvania Railroad helped transform the community into an important suburban residential area with convenient access to New York City.
  • The opening of Metropark Station in 1971 significantly strengthened Iselin's role as a regional transportation and business center along the Northeast Corridor.
  • Over the past several decades, Iselin has become known for its diverse population, thriving commercial districts, and strong South Asian business community, particularly along Oak Tree Road.
  • Today, Iselin is recognized for its excellent transportation links, corporate offices, multicultural neighborhoods, shopping, and proximity to New York City and central New Jersey employment centers.

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