Fords, New Jersey
Fords is a community of 12,771 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Why visit Fords
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Dine-In Menlo Park 12, Driscoll Bridge, Ayers-Allen House and Barron Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fords
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fords
Fords is a census-designated place (CDP) in Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of new Jersey. As of the 2020 census, the CDP's population was 12,941.
From the Wikipedia article Fords, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Driscoll Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Toll bridge in New Jersey carrying the Garden State Parkway
Raritan Bay Drawbridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Stephen J. Capestro Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
Outdoor theater in Edison, New Jersey
Museums and landmarks16
Ayers-Allen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic home in Metuchen, New Jersey
Barron Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic building in Woodbridge, New Jersey
Kearny Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Mary Wilkins Freeman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Metuchen Borough Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
City hall of Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic building in Metuchen, New Jersey
Middlesex Avenue–Woodwild Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Metuchen, New Jersey
Perth Amboy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
NJ Transit railway station
Perth Amboy City Hall and Surveyor General's Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic buildings in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Public library in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Proprietary House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic building in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Roosevelt Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building in Edison, New Jersey
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes38
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Wings · 1.5 mi
80 Parsonage Road, Edison
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Baked Bouquet
Bakery · Cupcake · 1.2 mi
180 Lafayette Avenue, Edison
Tu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00
Benihana
Restaurant · Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steak · 1.4 mi
60 Parsonage Road, Edison
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.3 mi
50 Parsonage Road, Edison
Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
53 US Route 1, Metuchen
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
510 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Rosevelt's Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
684 King Georges Post Road, Woodbridge Township
Mo-Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Seasons 52
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
217 Lafayette Avenue, Edison
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-21:00
The Cheesecake Factory
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
455 Menlo Park Drive, Edison
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
The Original Pancake House
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
61 US Route 1, Metuchen
Mo-Th 08:00-15:00; Fr-Su 07:00-15:00
26 more on the map.
History
The area originally known as "Fords Corner" abuts neighboring Edison, part of which was once within Woodbridge Township, until an act of legislature in April 1870 apportioned land to what was then called Raritan Township.
From the History section of Fords, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Churches and places of worship13
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Simpson United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
School · 2.2 mi
612 Amboy Ave, Perth Amboy
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
School · 4.1 mi
2485 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison
Healthcare3
Map of Fords
171 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 3.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 4.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 46°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 4.2 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Plainfield Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Middlesex County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Linden Airport (LDJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- East Franklin 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Elizabeth 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Bound Brook 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Newark 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Blackwells Mills 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Florham Park 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Jersey City 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Bradley Gardens 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- New York 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Eatontown 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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