Melrose
in Middlesex County of New Jersey, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.491 and -74.297 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 29' 27" and W -74° 17' 48"
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: 04:32 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 7:53 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Discover Melrose

Melrose in Middlesex County (New Jersey) is a place in United States about 183 mi (or 294 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Melrose is now 04:32 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 9 airports near Melrose, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Newark Liberty International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 25 km), North-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 23 mi (or 36 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 5 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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: New Brunswick, Staten Island, Elizabeth, Freehold and Newark. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 51%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 13% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

25°C (76 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel

Address
4,6 mi
515 US Highway 1 South
08830 Iselin
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn Woodbridge Edison/Raritan Center

Address
4,0 mi
2 Regency Place
07095 Woodbridge
United States

Time Information

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


DAYS INN ISELIN - WOODBRIDGE

Address
5,2 mi
893 US ROUTE 1 SOUTH
08830 Iselin
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Woodbridge

Address
3,2 mi
370 US-9 N
07095 Woodbridge
United States

Time Information

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


Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center

Address
3,0 mi
125 RARITAN CENTER PARKWAY
08837 Edison
United States

Time Information

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


E Hotel Banquet & Conference Center

Address
3,0 mi
3050 Woodbridge Avenue
08837 Edison
United States

Time Information

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


Hilton Garden Inn Edison-Raritan Center

Address
3,0 mi
50 Raritan Center Parkway
08837 Edison
United States

Time Information

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


Courtyard Edison Woodbridge

Address
3,3 mi
3105 Woodbridge Ave.
08837 Edison
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express & Suites WOODBRIDGE

Address
5,8 mi
874 US Highway 1
07001 AVENEL
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


APA HOTEL WOODBRIDGE

Address
5,1 mi
120 WOOD AVENUE SOUTH
08830 Iselin
United States

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Crossing the Raritan River in a Train - New Jersey - Perth Amboy / South Amboy

Published: July 26, 2007
Length: 50:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: drakesdoor

Going south, almost on the other side of the river. I seemed to have either misplaced the recording of the long ride across or I simply took a picture at that point and NOT a movie. Sorry.


NJCL - South Amboy Railfanning 1/10/14

Published: January 11, 2014
Length: 09:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: johnwilson6507

I did some filming before and after school at the South Amboy Train Station on NJ Transit's North Jersey Coastline since I had a half day and had to kill time.


South Amboy Railfanning 6/5/14!

Published: June 07, 2014
Length: 52:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: johnwilson6507

I decided to get rush hour in South Amboy since it was the last two days of school. Seen here are two locations at both grade crossings in town. In this video we see the local SA31 to Woodhaven...


NJCL - NJT #4634 in South Amboy, NJ

Published: June 03, 2013
Length: 54:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: johnwilson6507

ALP-46A #4634 pushes Train #3243 into the South Amboy Train Station.


COMPUTER REPAIR south amboy computer upgrade

Published: June 22, 2014
Length: 44:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: A POSTLE

We provide computer repair service that is prompt, professional and affordable, technical services for your home and business. http://broadwaycomputerrepair.net/ 732-952-2626 New Systems ...


Grupo Haragan en Concierto, Sabado 22 Rumor 35 South Amboy NJ. 732-659-0952 Jose Andrea Con Grupo Ha

Published: March 19, 2014
Length: 23:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DAVID ROSARIO

Concierto de Rock Mexicano, Grupo Haragan con Jose Andrea, Interpuesto Y Heavy Nopal. Sabado 22 de Marzo Rumor35. Para Boletas http://rumor35boletas.blogspot.com/ 732-659-0952 Grupo...


NJCL - South Amboy Railfanning 2/1/14

Published: February 04, 2014
Length: 32:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: johnwilson6507

I decided to go out before Super Bowl to get some trains. Seen in this video was X232 and a couple NJT locals to Long Branch and also to South Amboy itself. Since it was the day before Super...


NJCL - NJT #4213 in South Amboy, NJ

Published: December 20, 2013
Length: 01:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: johnwilson6507

NJT GP40PH-2B #4213 pulls NJRail #2303 into South Amboy bound for Bay Head. I had to zoom in to cut out most of the fencing that was in the way and since I didn't have my regular tripod with...


NJCL - EB NJT Equipment Move, South Amboy, NJ

Published: June 04, 2013
Length: 59:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: johnwilson6507

I was in the right place at the right time. An NJT eastbound equipment move goes back up to the MMC lead by GP40-2 #4303 and rebuilt GP40PH-2 #4104. On the rear of the train is GP40PH-2B #4216.


CSAO NS 5269 in South Amboy, NJ

Published: June 04, 2013
Length: 36:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: johnwilson6507

NS GP38-2 #5269 brings the empty SA31 back to Browns Yard. Here we see it exiting the North Jersey Coast Line and enters the Church Running Track. This usually happens on the same day that...


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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.

South Amboy, New Jersey

South Amboy is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, on the Raritan Bay. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 8,631, reflecting an increase of 718 (+9.1%) from the 7,913 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 50 (+0.6%) from the 7,863 counted in the 1990 Census. South Amboy, and Perth Amboy across the Raritan River, are collectively referred to as The Amboys. Signage for Exit 11 on the New Jersey Turnpike refers to "The Amboys" as a destination.

Located at 40.4867, -74.279 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1798 establishments in New Jersey, Cities in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Faulkner Act Mayor-Council, Populated places established in 1798, Raritan Bayshore, South Amboy, New Jersey

Edison Bridge (New Jersey)

The Edison Bridge (officially the Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Bridge) is a bridge on US 9 in the U.S. state of New Jersey spanning the Raritan River near its mouth in Raritan Bay. The bridge, which connects Woodbridge Township on the north with Sayreville on the south, was opened to weekend traffic starting on October 11, 1940, and was opened permanently on November 15, 1940.

Located at 40.5089, -74.3006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Raritan River, Transportation in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, U.S. Route 9, Bridges completed in 1940, Road bridges in New Jersey

Victory Bridge (New Jersey)

The Victory Bridge is a highway bridge in the U.S. state of New Jersey that carries Route 35 over the Raritan River, connecting the Middlesex County communities of Perth Amboy on the north and Sayreville to the south. The bridge is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). The new bridge replaced the old Victory Bridge, dedicated to the U.S. troops who served in World War I and opened in 1926.

Located at 40.5077, -74.2919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Transportation in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Raritan River, Bridges completed in 1926, Bridges completed in 2005, Road bridges in New Jersey

Cardinal McCarrick High School

Cardinal McCarrick High School is a Catholic secondary school located in South Amboy, New Jersey, that operates under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 328 students and 25.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

Located at 40.4825, -74.2842 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1885 establishments in New Jersey, Educational institutions established in 1885, Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Private high schools in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen, Roman Catholic secondary schools in New Jersey, South Amboy, New Jersey

Raritan Bay Drawbridge

The Raritan Bay Drawbridge, also known as the Raritan Bay Swing Bridge or Raritan River Railroad Bridge, is a railroad swing bridge crossing the Raritan River a half mile from where in empties into the Raritan Bay in New Jersey. It connects Perth Amboy to the north and South Amboy to the south.

Located at 40.496, -74.281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railroad bridges in New Jersey, Raritan River, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, South Amboy, New Jersey, Swing bridges in the United States, Buildings and structures in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Transportation in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Buildings and structures in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Transportation in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Bridges completed in 1908

T. A. Gillespie Company Shell Loading Plant explosion

The T. A. Gillespie Company Shell Loading Plant explosion, sometimes called the Morgan Depot Explosion, occurred at 7:30 p.m. on October 4, 1918 at an ammunition plant operated by the T. A. Gillespie Company and located in the Morgan area of Sayreville in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The initial explosion triggered a fire and subsequent series of explosions which continued for three days.

Located at 40.4788, -74.2933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Explosions in New Jersey, 1918 disasters, 1918 in New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 20th-century explosions

Essay Tower

Essay Tower or SA Tower is a closed Pennsylvania Railroad interlocking tower in South Amboy, New Jersey.

Located at 40.4897, -74.2842 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
New Jersey Transit Rail Operations, South Amboy, New Jersey, Pennsylvania Railroad

Faith Fellowship Ministries World Outreach Center

Faith Fellowship Ministries World Outreach Center is an independent non-Denominational "megachurch" in Sayreville, New Jersey, USA. The pastor is David T. Demola. As of 2008 Outreach Magazine ranked the church 53rd in size in the USA with attendance of 9,200. Demola founded Faith Fellowship Ministries in January 1980, and by the end of that year was able to move to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Staten Island.

Located at 40.4929, -74.2972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Non-denominational Christianity, Megachurches in the United States, Religious organizations established in 1980, Buildings and structures in Middlesex County, New Jersey