Franklin Center
in Somerset County of New Jersey, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.532 and -74.541 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 31' 53" and W -74° 32' 29"
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: 10:44 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:51 am and 7:58 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: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into Franklin Center

Franklin Center in Somerset County (New Jersey) with it's 4,460 habitants is located in United States about 174 mi (or 280 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Franklin Center is now 10:44 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Franklin Center, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Morristown Municipal Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), North. 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 33 mi (or 53 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 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: Somerville, New Brunswick, Morristown, Flemington and Elizabeth. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

18°C (65 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DAYS INN HILLSBOROUGH

Address
3,9 mi
118 US ROUTE 206 SOUTH
08844 Hillsborough
United States

Time Information

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


Doubletree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center

Address
1,2 mi
200 Atrium Drive
08873 Somerset
United States

Time Information

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


Bridgewater Marriott

Address
5,2 mi
700 Commons Way
08807 Bridgewater
United States

Time Information

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


Radisson Hotel Piscataway-Somerset

Address
2,3 mi
21 KINGSBRIDGE RD
08854 Piscataway
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway Somerset

Address
2,3 mi
121 Centennial Avenue
08854 Piscataway
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crowne Plaza SOMERSET-BRIDGEWATER

Address
1,4 mi
110 Davidson Avenue
08873 SOMERSET
United States

Time Information

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


LA QUINTA INN STE SOMERSET

Address
1,4 mi
60 COTTONTAIL LANE
08873 Somerset
United States

Time Information

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


Candlewood Suites SOMERSET

Address
1,2 mi
41 Worlds Fair Drive
08873 SOMERSET
United States

Time Information

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


Homewood Suites by Hilton Somerset

Address
1,2 mi
101 Pierce St.
08873 Somerset
United States

Time Information

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


Residence Inn Somerset

Address
1,3 mi
37 Worlds Fair Drive
08873 Somerset
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.

Railfan Bound Brook

Published: August 31, 2014
Length: 02:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Liberty Railfanner "old account"

Saw a great deal of action today while I was at the Bound Brook Station, a Loram MOW, BNSF, UP, CSX, NS, NJTransit and a Metro North passenger at the end of a CSX.


NJTransit Bound Brook

Published: November 23, 2014
Length: 36:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Liberty Railfanner "old account"

Caught Some New Jersey Transit action while I was Bound Brook today, enjoy..


NS 955, the NS OCS through Bound Brook 6/25/14!

Published: June 26, 2014
Length: 37:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: johnwilson6507

I went out to Bound Brook today for the NS OCS since I got word it was coming. What was suppose to be a late afternoon/early evening run turned into a late evening run through the area but...


Building Fire - South Bound Brook - 05/26/2008

Published: May 26, 2008
Length: 40:13 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: efranzyshen

Companies from South Bound Brook, Bound Brook, Elizabeth Ave., Somerset, & Finderne responded to a working fire in this laundromat at the corner of Main St. & Warren St. in the Borough of...


South Bound Brook Lock - Delaware & Raitan Canal State Park

Published: March 14, 2010
Length: 58:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kevinsphotoalbum

Taken on 3-14-10 at the locks in SBB.


NJ Transit coming into Bound Brook Station

Published: January 27, 2013
Length: 43:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Norfolk Southern Lehigh Valley Railfan

Sorry YouTube viewers that I was shacking it was very cold that day in Bound Brook NJ.


Kansas City Southern Belle on NS 212 at Bound Brook, NJ

Published: October 11, 2009
Length: 25:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CSX4758

KCS Southern Belle ES44AC leads NS autorack/intermodal 212 eastbound on 1 at CP Bound Brook.


Long NS Crude Oil train passes through Bound Brook, NJ

Published: September 29, 2014
Length: 40:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Freedomtowerman Productions

This video was shot near the Bound Brook train station in Bound Brook NJ This train actually caught us by surprised. We were just up here to see this spot that my friend was told about. We...


NJT Comet 5 #6033 Bound Brook,NJ-5-3-08

Published: May 06, 2008
Length: 50:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RCdash9

This is the exact same trainset from the second video, only the cabcar is leading.


NS 11J Runs Through Bound Brook With GE Power Slowly Pulling Endless Auto Racks

Published: September 25, 2012
Length: 40:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: zdoryan95

Bound Brook, NJ. Seen at- 8:25am 9/2/2012 Next, a very long and slow NS empty auto rack train 11J rolled through, slowly down a lot as he rolled by. But he did not stop so he did not block...


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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.

Franklin High School (New Jersey)

Franklin High School (FHS) is a comprehensive four-year public high school located at 500 Elizabeth Avenue, in the Somerset section of Franklin Township, New Jersey, United States, operating sis part of the Franklin Township Public Schools. As of the 2010-11 school year, the school had an enrollment of 2,048 students and 150 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.64.

Located at 40.5172, -74.5468 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1961 establishments in New Jersey, Educational institutions established in 1961, Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary

The St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary located in South Bound Brook, New Jersey, USA was established in 1975 through the foresight of Metropolitan Mstyslav of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.

Located at 40.552, -74.527 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Eastern Orthodox seminaries, Eastern Orthodoxy in New Jersey, Seminaries and theological colleges in New Jersey, Universities and colleges in New Jersey, Educational institutions established in 1975, Universities and colleges in Somerset County, New Jersey

Davis Burial Ground

The Davis Burial Ground is between Zarephath, New Jersey and South Bound Brook, New Jersey. It is on Weston Canal Road near the Delaware and Raritan Canal. It contains about 100 graves with maybe 50 extant tombstones. On the opposite side of the canal is a similar cemetery: Van Nest - Weston Burying Ground, Bound Brook.

Located at 40.5434, -74.5618 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in Somerset County, New Jersey

Weston, New Jersey

Weston is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located in Franklin Township, in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 1,235. Situated on the east side of the Millstone River north of East Millstone and south of Zarephath (which has grown to include some of the area once considered Weston), early names used for the area were Schenck's Mill, Van Neste's Mill and Frogtown.

Located at 40.527, -74.5672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Census-designated places in Somerset County, New Jersey, Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

South Bound Brook School District

The South Bound Brook School District is a community public school district that serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade from South Bound Brook, in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2008-09 school year, the district's one school had an enrollment of 425 students and 41.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.2.

Located at 40.5539, -74.531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
New Jersey District Factor Group B, School districts in Somerset County, New Jersey

Cedar Hill Prep School

Cedar Hill Prep School is a non-sectarian private school in the Somerset section of Franklin Township, New Jersey, offering an education from pre-school to grade 8. The school educates children from towns in central New Jersey including Somerset, south Bound Brook, Bridgewater Township, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, South Brunswick, South Plainfield, Edison and Piscataway.

Located at 40.5207, -74.5231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
2003 establishments in the United States, Educational institutions established in 2003, Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, Private elementary schools in New Jersey, Private middle schools in New Jersey, Private schools in Somerset County, New Jersey

Randolph Brook

Randolph Brook is a tributary of the Millstone River in northern Franklin Park, New Jersey, United States.

Located at 40.535, -74.5606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Somerset County, New Jersey, Rivers of New Jersey, Tributaries of the Raritan River

Franklin Center, New Jersey

Franklin Center is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located in Franklin Township, in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 4,460.

Located at 40.5315, -74.5414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Census-designated places in Somerset County, New Jersey, Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey