Metuchen
in Middlesex County of New Jersey, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.543 and -74.363 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 32' 35" and W -74° 21' 47"
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: 05:47 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 7:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
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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

Delve into Metuchen

Metuchen in Middlesex County (New Jersey) with it's 13,886 habitants is located in United States about 182 mi (or 293 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Metuchen is now 05:47 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Metuchen, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Newark Liberty International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 23 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 24 mi (or 38 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 2 points of interest near this location. 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, Elizabeth, Staten Island, Somerville and Newark. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 42%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 6% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

25°C (78 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
515 US Highway 1 South
08830 Iselin
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway

Address
3,7 mi
205 New World Way
07080 South Plainfield
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn SOUTH PLAINFIELD-PISCATAWAY

Address
3,8 mi
4701 Stelton Road
07080 SOUTH PLAINFIELD
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn Woodbridge

Address
3,6 mi
370 US-9 N
07095 Woodbridge
United States

Time Information

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


DAYS INN ISELIN - WOODBRIDGE

Address
3,8 mi
893 US ROUTE 1 SOUTH
08830 Iselin
United States

Time Information

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


APA HOTEL WOODBRIDGE

Address
2,3 mi
120 WOOD AVENUE SOUTH
08830 Iselin
United States

Time Information

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


Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center

Address
2,1 mi
125 RARITAN CENTER PARKWAY
08837 Edison
United States

Time Information

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


Courtyard Edison Woodbridge

Address
1,9 mi
3105 Woodbridge Ave.
08837 Edison
United States

Time Information

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


E Hotel Banquet & Conference Center

Address
2,0 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
2,0 mi
50 Raritan Center Parkway
08837 Edison
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - 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.

NEC - Metuchen Railfanning 8/21/13

Published: September 01, 2013
Length: 37:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: johnwilson6507

Today I went out to the NEC to see what I could catch and also made it my last trip out to the NEC before school starts. I saw plenty of Amtrak and NJ Transit trains both in Rahway and in Metuchen....


Amtrak & NJ Transit at Metuchen Station Northeast Corridor

Published: June 17, 2014
Length: 47:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: SuperStarRendon

It has been a while since a video was uploaded. Busy with work has prevented me from uploading new videos. It has also come to my attention that I lost many subscribers. I am re-subscribing...


Amtrak Acela Express at Metuchen Station @ high speed

Published: May 21, 2012
Length: 29:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Monica Matos

Here are the Acela Express trains I caught at Metuchen Station in NJ, along the Northeast Corrider. Busy place, caught around 25-30 trains total! Enjoy! 1. Acela Express train 2163 flies south...


Amtrak at Metuchen high speed with AEM-7

Published: May 20, 2012
Length: 55:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Monica Matos

5/17/12 At Metuchen Station, caught way too many Amtraks for one video, this is of the ones with AEM-7's, Enjoy 1. Amtrak Northeast Regional train 85 blasts through Metuchen towards Washington...


Amtrak at Metuchen with HHP-8

Published: May 20, 2012
Length: 14:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Monica Matos

5/17/12 Went to Metuchen, NJ to catch some high speed Amtrak action, nice little town, very friendly people. The bell that goes off ever so often is so charming and quaint. This vid is just...


GoPro: Having Fun in Metuchen

Published: November 03, 2014
Length: 39:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: David Zetino

My firts GoPro Video testing the HD4 Silver, Metuchen, NJ Recorded in Middlesex Greenway.


ALP46 Bi-level Express & Arrow III's @ Metuchen Station, NJ

Published: May 19, 2012
Length: 04:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Monica Matos

While at Metuchen to catch some Amtrak action I caught a few New Jersey Transit while I waited, the Arrow III's did some blocking, Enjoy! 1. NJT Bi-level Express being pushed by ALP46 #4623...


Dentist Metuchen NJ Call (732) 548-8600 NOW!

Published: October 29, 2013
Length: 57:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brad Twersky

Dentist Metuchen NJ Call (732) 548-8600 NOW! We Look Forward To Hearing From You And Helping With Any Pesky Dental Issues That You Have Right Here in Metuchen and Edison.


CSX Locomotive SD40-2 No. 8839 on the NEC Line at Metuchen Station

Published: August 22, 2010
Length: 16:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SuperStarRendon

CSX Locomotive SD40-2 No. 8839 ( Ex-Conrail 6463 ) on the NEC Line at Metuchen Station.


NS OCS through Metuchen, NJ

Published: August 23, 2013
Length: 22:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: johnwilson6507

The Norfolk Southern Office Car Special (NS OCS) passes through Metuchen as it makes its way down to Philadelphia on the Northeast Corridor. This time I saw it with all 4 F units and six cars.


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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.

Metuchen, New Jersey

Metuchen is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, which is 8 miles northeast of New Brunswick, 18 miles miles southwest of Newark, 24 miles southwest of Jersey City, and 29 miles southwest of Manhattan, all part of the New York metropolitan area.

Located at 40.5424, -74.3628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1900 establishments in New Jersey, Boroughs in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Populated places established in 1900

Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Edison, New Jersey

Woodrow Wilson Middle School is a middle school located in Edison, New Jersey, in the United States, and is part of the Edison Township Public Schools. The school serves students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade in a two-story building. There are approximately 43 classrooms in the school. Graduates of Woodrow Wilson Middle School enter J. P. Stevens High School.

Located at 40.5555, -74.3741 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1973, Public middle schools in New Jersey, Schools in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Menlo Park Mall

Menlo Park Mall is a two-level super regional shopping mall, located on U.S. Route 1 and Parsonage Road in Edison, New Jersey, United States. The mall has a gross leasable area of 1,232,000 ft² (114,000 m²). Menlo Park Mall is currently owned and managed by Simon Property Group.

Located at 40.5383, -74.3786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Edison, New Jersey, Simon Property Group, Shopping malls established in 1959, Shopping malls in New Jersey, Buildings and structures in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Visitor attractions in Middlesex County, New Jersey

St. Joseph High School (Metuchen, New Jersey)

St. Joseph High School, also known as St. Joe's, is an independent, all-boys Roman Catholic college preparatory school located on a 70-acre site in Metuchen and Edison, New Jersey. It draws students from a wide geographic area encompassing over forty school districts and over seventy grammar schools in Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties, as well as other outlying areas. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen.

Located at 40.5533, -74.3722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1961 establishments in New Jersey, Boys' schools in New Jersey, Educational institutions established in 1961, Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Private high schools in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Roman Catholic secondary schools in New Jersey

Edison Township Public Schools

The Edison Township Public Schools is a comprehensive community public school system, serving students in Kindergarten through 12th grade from Edison, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The school district has 11 elementary schools, four middle schools and two high schools that are part of the district, serving a culturally diverse student population.

Located at 40.5332, -74.3487 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Edison, New Jersey, New Jersey District Factor Group GH, School districts in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen is a Roman Catholic diocese in New Jersey, centered in the borough of Metuchen. It was erected on November 19, 1981, from the territory of the Diocese of Trenton. The Bishop of Metuchen presides from the Saint Francis of Assisi Cathedral in Metuchen. The diocese encompasses the New Jersey counties of Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren.

Located at 40.5424, -74.3628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century, Religious organizations established in 1981

Metuchen (NJT station)

Metuchen Station is a New Jersey Transit station on the Northeast Corridor Line, in Metuchen, New Jersey. It is on Main Street between Pennsylvania and Woodbridge Avenues; the platforms are on an overpass over Main Street. The New York City-bound platform and station office are accessible from Woodbridge Avenue, while the Trenton-bound platform is accessible from Pennsylvania Avenue. There is a station office but no station agents and passengers must use a ticket machine.

Located at 40.5407, -74.3603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
New Jersey Transit stations, Stations along Pennsylvania Railroad lines, Railway stations opened in 1888, Former Amtrak stations in New Jersey, Transportation in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Metuchen School District

The Metuchen School District is a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade from Metuchen, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The Metuchen Adult School offers community education programs for adults and children. The Metuchen Board of Education is made up of nine elected members who serve three-year termson a staggered basis, with three members of the Board selected by the voters each year.

Located at 40.5376, -74.3552 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
New Jersey District Factor Group I, School districts in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Metuchen High School

Metuchen High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Metuchen in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Metuchen School District. The school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools since 1929.

Located at 40.553, -74.3564 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Public high schools in Middlesex County, New Jersey

1924 Nixon Nitration Works disaster

The 1924 Nixon Nitration Works disaster was an explosion and fire that claimed many lives and destroyed several square miles of New Jersey factories. It began on Saturday morning, March 1, 1924, when an explosion destroyed a building in Nixon, New Jersey (an area within present-day Edison, New Jersey) used for processing ammonium nitrate. The 11:15 a.m. explosion touched off fires in surrounding buildings in the Nixon Nitration Works that contained other highly flammable materials.

Located at 40.5383, -74.3786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1924 in New Jersey, 1924 disasters, Edison, New Jersey, Fires in New Jersey, Accidental explosion disasters in the United States, 20th-century explosions, Industrial fires and explosions, 1924 in the environment

St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral (Metuchen, New Jersey)

St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in Metuchen, New Jersey, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Metuchen.

Located at 40.5455, -74.3631 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen, Roman Catholic cathedrals in the United States, Roman Catholic churches in New Jersey, Gothic Revival architecture in New Jersey, Buildings and structures in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Religious organizations established in 1878, Roman Catholic churches completed in 1963

Dismal Swamp (New Jersey)

The Dismal Swamp is a marshy area in Middlesex County in central New Jersey. The marshes border the towns of Edison, South Plainfield, and Metuchen. The Dismal Swamp is a wetland ecosystem located in an urban environment. The swamp covers nearly 650 acres with 12 acres located in Metuchen with the remaining portion in Edison and South Plainfield. The swamp contains a number of wildlife species, including the endangered loggerhead shrike.

Located at 40.5474, -74.3745 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Swamps of New Jersey, Wetlands of New Jersey, Protected areas of Middlesex County, New Jersey, Geography of Middlesex County, New Jersey

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Matochshoning, Matouchin, Metuchen, متوچن، نیوجرسی, Метачэн, Метачен, Митачен