Where is Sayreville, New Jersey, USA?

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Where is Sayreville Located? - Sayreville is a city located in the Middlesex County of New Jersey, United States. Sayreville lies between 38.8791783 Degrees North latitudes and 99.3267702 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Sayreville, New Jersey

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Where is Sayreville Located?

Sayreville is a city located in the Middlesex County of New Jersey, United States. Sayreville lies between 38.8791783 Degrees North latitudes and 99.3267702 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Sayreville city is 45345 people and the city has a total area of 15.83 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Sayreville, New Jersey Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
TownshipSayreville
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
State CapitalTrenton
US RegionNortheast
Latitude40.4593° N
Longitude74.3600° W
ElevationApproximately 52 ft (16 m)
Land Area17.33 sq mi
Water AreaApproximately 3.55 sq mi
Total AreaApproximately 20.88 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)45,345
Population DensityApproximately 2,616 per sq mi
ZIP Codes08872, 08879
Area Code732, 848
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code34-65430
Congressional DistrictNew Jersey's 6th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Sayreville, New Jersey

Transportation TypeDetails
Airport NameNewark Liberty International Airport / Trenton-Mercer Airport
IATA CodeEWR / TTN
PortPort Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal / Port of New York and New Jersey
Major HighwaysGarden State Parkway, U.S. Highway 9, New Jersey Route 18, New Jersey Route 35
Train ServiceNJ Transit rail service available from nearby South Amboy and New Brunswick stations
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNJ Transit bus service
  • Garden State Parkway: Provides a major north-south connection through the region and links Sayreville with the New York metropolitan area and the Jersey Shore.
  • U.S. Route 9: Provides regional access between Sayreville, Old Bridge, Woodbridge, and other communities.
  • New Jersey Route 18: Connects the township with New Brunswick and communities toward the Jersey Shore.
  • New Jersey Route 35: Provides access toward South Amboy and the Raritan Bay waterfront.
  • NJ Transit: Nearby rail stations provide access to New York City, Newark, New Brunswick, and other destinations.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport: Provides the nearest major commercial air service.

Top Places to Visit in Sayreville, New Jersey

Landmark NameType
Cheesequake State ParkState Park and Recreation Area
Raritan Bay WaterfrontWaterfront and Recreation Area
Thomas A. Edison Memorial TowerHistoric Landmark
Old Bridge Waterfront ParkWaterfront Recreation Area
Sayreville Borough ParkCommunity Park
Raritan RiverRiver and Recreation Area
South River WaterfrontWaterfront Area
Jonas Salk ParkCommunity Recreation Area
Springwood ParkCommunity Park
Thompson ParkCounty Park

Driving Distances from Sayreville, New Jersey to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
South AmboyNew Jersey5 mi10 minutes
New BrunswickNew Jersey10 mi15 minutes
EdisonNew Jersey10 mi15 minutes
Perth AmboyNew Jersey10 mi15 minutes
WoodbridgeNew Jersey15 mi20 minutes
PrincetonNew Jersey25 mi35 minutes
NewarkNew Jersey30 mi40 minutes
Jersey CityNew Jersey35 mi45 minutes
TrentonNew Jersey40 mi45 minutes
New York CityNew York40 mi1 hour

Colleges and Universities Near Sayreville, New Jersey

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Rutgers University–New BrunswickPublicUniversityResearch, business, engineering, sciences, health, and liberal arts
Middlesex CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer programs, healthcare, business, technology, and workforce education
Rider UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, education, arts, sciences, and music
Princeton UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch, humanities, sciences, engineering, and social sciences
Sayreville Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies Near Sayreville, New Jersey

The Raritan River, Raritan Bay, South River, Cheesequake Creek, and nearby tidal wetlands are important water features around Sayreville.

Golf Courses Near Sayreville

Spotswood Valley Country Club, Tamarack Golf Course, Glenwood Country Club, Charleston Springs Golf Course, and Morganville Golf Course are among the golf facilities serving the Sayreville area.

Sayreville, New Jersey — Key Historical Facts

  • The Sayreville area was historically inhabited by Indigenous peoples, including the Lenape, before European settlement.
  • The community developed along the Raritan River and surrounding waterways, which supported transportation, farming, and industry.
  • Sayreville Township was established in 1876 after separating from South Amboy Township.
  • The township became an important industrial center, with clay mining, brickmaking, manufacturing, and other industries shaping its economy.
  • Sayreville's location near the Raritan Bay and major transportation routes contributed to continued industrial and residential growth.
  • Today, Sayreville is a suburban community in central New Jersey with access to the Raritan Bay, regional parks, highways, and the New York metropolitan area.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities Near Sayreville

Facility NameTypeLocation
Sayreville War Memorial High School Sports FacilitiesHigh School Sports FacilityParlin, New Jersey
Sayreville Recreation CenterCommunity Recreation FacilitySayreville, New Jersey
Jensen ParkCommunity Sports and Recreation AreaSayreville, New Jersey
High Point Solutions StadiumCollege Football StadiumPiscataway, New Jersey
SHI StadiumCollege Football StadiumPiscataway, New Jersey

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