Hopelawn, New Jersey
Hopelawn is a community of 3,496 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Why visit Hopelawn
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Driscoll Bridge, Edison Bridge, Barron Library and Conference House.
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 Hopelawn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hopelawn
Hopelawn is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the population of the CDP was 2,603.
From the Wikipedia article Hopelawn, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Driscoll Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Toll bridge in New Jersey carrying the Garden State Parkway
Outerbridge Crossing
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge between New Jersey and New York
Raritan Bay Drawbridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Stephen J. Capestro Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
Outdoor theater in Edison, New Jersey
Museums and landmarks14
Barron Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic building in Woodbridge, New Jersey
Conference House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Staten Island, New York location listed on National Register of Historic Places
Kearny Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Kreischer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
NY location listed on National Register of Historic Places
Perth Amboy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
NJ Transit railway station
Perth Amboy City Hall and Surveyor General's Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic buildings in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Public library in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Proprietary House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic building in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Roosevelt Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic building in Edison, New Jersey
Ward's Point
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Southernmost point in the State of New York
Eagleswood Military Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Perth Amboy Ferry Slip
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
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Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Park · 3.2 mi
State park in Staten Island, New York
Conference House Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in the United States of America
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Quintana's Mexican Restaurant & Bakery
Restaurant · Mexican, Tex-Mex · 1.5 mi
334 Smith Street, Perth Amboy
Mo off; Tu-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Rosevelt's Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
684 King Georges Post Road, Woodbridge Township
Mo-Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
147 New Brunswick Avenue, Hopelawn
Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Chick-fil-A
Fast food · Chicken · 0.5 mi
434 Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Panera Bread
Fast food · Sandwich, Bakery · 1.5 mi
21 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
519 Convery Boulevard, Perth Amboy
Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00
2 more on the map.
History
Hopelawn was the homestead and farm of Luther M. Hope in the 19th century. After its establishment, the original streets were named after Hope's children (Juliette, Loretta, May, Luther, Lee, Warren, James, Howard, Clyde, John, Ellen, Charles, Herbert, Erin, Emmitt, William). Originally called "Hope's Lawn", it was later shortened to Hopelawn.
Luther Martin Hope was born at Modestown, Virginia, June 9, 1839, and came as a young man to Brooklyn, New York, and then to Perth Amboy, New Jersey. For many years he carried on a mercantile business in Perth Amboy, but during the latter years of his life retired and made his home on what was then known as the old Billy Watson farm, now "Hopelawn", on the outskirts of Perth Amboy, his death occurring there January 25, 1907.
Hopelawn was originally two communities: Ellendale Terrace from May Street south to New Brunswick Avenue, and Hopelawn from May Street north to West Pond Road, including sections such as Washington Heights, the area of Pennsylvania Avenue and Garden State Parkway and Florida Grove along Florida Grove Road from West Pond Road to Lee Street.
From the History section of Hopelawn, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship32
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Simpson United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption
Church · Ukrainian Greek Catholic, Catholic · 1.1 mi
684 Alta Vista Place, Perth Amboy
Faith Deliverance Family Worship Center
Place of worship · 1.1 mi
337 Herbert Street, Perth Amboy
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Dr. Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century Elementary School
School · 1.4 mi
318 Stockton Street, Perth Amboy
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
School · 1.1 mi
612 Amboy Ave, Perth Amboy
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
School · 4.8 mi
2485 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison
Healthcare3
Map of Hopelawn
163 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 (8 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.
- Fords 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Perth Amboy 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Woodbridge 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Iselin 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Metuchen 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Avenel 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Colonia 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Sayreville 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Carteret 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Rahway 5 mi north, about 9 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Roosevelt Hospital, Edison, NJ - north view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Perth Amboy Station - April 2015, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Conference-house-staten-island, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Perth Amboy Public Library, NJ - 2025, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge, Perrycart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Pole SI jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Woodbridge, NJ - south west view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ProprietaryHousePerthAmboy, Rafaelgarcia, Public domain
- StPetersPerthAmboy, KForce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Simpson United Methodist Church, PeterMac13, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barron Arts Center-Barron Library, Perrycart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kreischer House uncut jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- LawrenceKearnyHouse, KForce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TheEdisonTower, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PerthAmboyFerrySlip, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Raritan Bay Bridge, Lithium6ion, Public domain
- Driscoll-vieser-edison bridges 2002, Lamune, CC BY 3.0
- Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Staten Island, New York, Regimus LaFort is listed as the Censor Librorum, and Cardinal John Farley is listed as the Imprimatur., Public domain
- Claypitponds (14946436009), Jessica Mees, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Victory Bridge from US 9, O, Public domain
- 2020-08-22 13 25 28 View north along U.S. Route 9 at the exit for the Garden State Parkway NORTH (TO New Jersey Turpike) in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-20 13 20 16 View east along New Jersey State Route 184 and Middlesex County Route 501 (Pfeiffer Boulevard) just east of Middlesex County Route 655 (Florida Grove Road) in Perth Amboy..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-14 09 55 36 View south along U.S. Route 9 at the exit for the Garden State Parkway SOUTH in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-14 10 35 23 View south along New Jersey State Route 440 (Middlesex Freeway) at the exit for New Brunswick Avenue-Woodbridge in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-21 10 40 31 View south along U.S. Route 9 just south of New Jersey State Route 184 and Middlesex County Route 501 (West Pond Road) in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-20 14 21 12 View north along New Jersey State Route 440 (Middlesex Freeway) just south of the exit for New Jersey State Route 184 in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-24 13 18 33 View north along New Jersey State Route 440 (Middlesex Freeway) from the overpass for Middlesex County Route 655 (Florida Grove Road) in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-24 13 17 38 View south along New Jersey State Route 440 (Middlesex Freeway) from the overpass for Middlesex County Route 655 (Florida Grove Road) in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-20 13 33 25 View west along New Jersey State Route 184 and Middlesex County Route 501 (West Pond Road) just east of U.S. Route 9 in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-22 13 26 50 View north along U.S. Route 9 at the exit for New Jersey State Route 184 EAST-Middlesex County Route 501 EAST (Outerbridge Crossing) in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-22 15 55 08 View south along the northbound lanes of U.S. Route 9 from the overpass for Middlesex County Route 616 (New Brunswick Avenue) in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-20 13 16 04 View east along New Jersey State Route 184 and Middlesex County Route 501 (West Pond Road) just east of U.S. Route 9 in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280C, Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-22 13 31 19 View of the New Jersey Statewide Traffic Management Center and New Jersey State Police offices in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-22 15 56 18 View north along the northbound lanes of U.S. Route 9 from the overpass for Middlesex County Route 616 (New Brunswick Avenue) in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-05-28 11 11 22 View north along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) from the overpass for Middlesex County Route 616 (New Brunswick Avenue) in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-13 17 17 48 View north along New Jersey State Route 440 (Middlesex Freeway) at the exit for New Jersey State Route 184 TO New Jersey State Route 35-Amboy Avenue-Perth Amboy in Perth Amboy..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-14 09 52 09 View south along U.S. Route 9 at the exit for New Jersey State Route 184 EAST-Middlesex County Route 501 EAST (Outerbridge Crossing) in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-05-28 11 09 27 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) from the overpass for Middlesex County Route 616 (New Brunswick Avenue) in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-22 13 21 53 View north along U.S. Route 9 at the exit for New Brunswick Avenue (Perth Amboy, Fords) in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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