Sayreville, New Jersey
Sayreville is a borough of 45,838 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Why visit Sayreville
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 98 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Basilone Memorial Bridge, Driscoll Bridge, Sayre & Fisher Reading Room and Cedar Grove School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Sayreville
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About Sayreville
Sayreville is a borough in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, in the New York metropolitan area. Sayreville is within the heart of the Raritan Valley region, located on the south banks of the Raritan River, and also located on the Raritan Bay. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 45,345, an increase of 2,641 (+6.2%) from the 2010 census count of 42,704, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,327 (+5.8%) from the 40,377 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Sayreville, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Basilone Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Bridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Driscoll Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Toll bridge in New Jersey carrying the Garden State Parkway
Morgan Draw
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge in Morgan and Laurence Harbor, New Jersey
Raritan Bay Drawbridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Stephen J. Capestro Theatre
Cinema and theater · 5.3 mi
Outdoor theater in Edison, New Jersey
Sayreville Main Street Theater Company
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
3018 Bordentown Avenue, Parlin
Museums and landmarks31
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Sayre & Fisher Reading Room
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Library
365 Main Street, Sayreville
Cedar Grove School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic building in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey
Conference House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Staten Island, New York location listed on National Register of Historic Places
Edward S. Kearney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Great Beds Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Lighthouse in New Jersey, United States
Kearny Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Mary Wilkins Freeman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Historic house in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Metuchen Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic building in Metuchen, New Jersey
Perth Amboy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
NJ Transit railway station
Perth Amboy City Hall and Surveyor General's Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic buildings in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Public library in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Proprietary House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic building in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
Conference House Park
Park · 4.5 mi
Park in the United States of America
Ken Buchanan Riverfront Park
Park · 1.7 mi
River Road, Sayreville
sunrise-(sunset+01:00)
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes98
Lala's BBQ
Restaurant · Argentinian, Barbecue · 2.4 mi
Authentic Argentinian Charcoal Grill
20 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville
Tu-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Angelo's Pizza & Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi
80 Main Street, Sayreville
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 01:00-21:00
Brick House Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · American, Burger, Fish, Pasta, Polish, Sandwich · 1.5 mi
287 Washington Road, Sayreville
Mo-Su 12:00-02:00
Camillo's Restaraunt & Pizza
Restaurant · Italian · 2.4 mi
31 MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Cocina Borinquena
Restaurant · Puerto Rican · 1.2 mi
3292 Washington Road, Parlin
Tu-Fr 16:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su-Mo closed
Costa Verde
Restaurant · Portuguese, Spanish · 1.9 mi
6039 State Route 35, South Amboy
Mo-Su 11:30-14:00
Delio's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 2.6 mi
120 North Broadway Street, South Amboy
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00
86 more on the map.
History
Native Americans were the first settlers of Sayreville. Tribes of the Navesink lived along the South River where Jernee Mill Road is located today. This was noted on a 1656 New Netherland map by Adriaen van der Donck, a Dutch surveyor and map maker. Attempting to buy land from the Native Americans, European settlers travelled up the Raritan River in 1663. During the 20th century, amateur archaeologists found thousands of Indian artifacts at the location shown on the map.
Predating the incorporation of Sayreville, the Morgan Inn (later known as the Old Spye Inn) was established in 1703 in what is now the Morgan section of Sayreville. Charles Morgan III and his descendants, including Major General James Morgan and Lieutenant Nicholas Morgan, played significant roles in the Revolutionary War. The Morgan family lived in the area for over 200 years and many family members, including Evertsons, are buried in the privately owned Morgan Cemetery, which overlooks Raritan Bay. The Morgans were said to be related to the famous pirate, Captain Henry Morgan, who is said to have visited the Inn on more than one occasion, although this would have been impossible, considering Morgan died in Jamaica in 1688 and the Old Spye Inn wasn't built until 1703.
From the History section of Sayreville, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship37
Saint Mary of Ostrabrama Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.0 mi
30 Jackson Street, South River
Old School Baptist Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Simpson United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
St. Mary's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries81
South Amboy Middle High School
School · 2.8 mi
200 Governor Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy
Healthcare11
Main Street Specialty Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
881 Main Street, Sayreville
RWJBarnabas Health Primary & Specialty Care at Old Bridge
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
1980 US Highway 9, Old Bridge
Map of Sayreville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 3.0 in | 9.3 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 4.5 in | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Brunswick 3 Se Hcn (5 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, 11 miles away.
- Perth Amboy 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Old Bridge 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Fords 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Metuchen 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Highland Park 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- New Brunswick 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Iselin 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- East Franklin 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Colonia 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Avenel 9 mi north, about 14 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
- 2025-09-15 16 11 57 Aerial view of western Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey and surrounding areas including the Raritan River from an aircraft heading for Newark Liberty International Airport, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-21 11 05 48 View south along U.S. Route 9 just north of Bordentown Road (Middlesex County Route 615) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-09-15 16 12 23 Aerial view centered on the lower Raritan River at the border of Sayreville, Woodbridge Township and Edison Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, seen from an aircraft, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-14 10 25 14 View south along U.S. Route 9 at the exit for Middlesex County Route 615 (Bordentown Avenue) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-21 10 16 37 View north along U.S. Route 9 just north of Bordentown Road (Middlesex County Route 615) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-16 11 08 45 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) at Exit 123 (U.S. Route 9 SOUTH, Sayreville, Old Bridge) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-22 12 59 47 View north along U.S. Route 9 at the exit TO New Jersey Route 35 SOUTH (South Amboy, Parlin) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-20 10 05 40 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) at Exit 123 (U.S. Route 9 SOUTH, Sayreville, Old Bridge) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-22 12 59 10 View north along U.S. Route 9 at the exit for Middlesex County Route 615 (Bordentown Avenue) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-26 10 44 07 View south along Middlesex County Route 535 (Washington Road) from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-05-28 09 27 02 View north along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) from the overpass for Middlesex County Route 670 (Main Street) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-05-28 09 24 54 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) from the overpass for Middlesex County Route 670 (Main Street) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-26 11 14 55 View north along Middlesex County Route 535 (Washington Road) from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-22 13 03 10 View north along U.S. Route 9 at the exit for the Garden State Parkway NORTH in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-22 14 28 26 View south along U.S. Route 9 from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-16 11 01 28 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) at Exit 124 (Main Street) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-18 11 36 11 View south along Middlesex County Route 535 (Washington Road) at Middlesex County Route 670 (Main Street) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-22 14 32 34 View north along U.S. Route 9 from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-14 10 29 23 View south along U.S. Route 9 at the exit for Ernston Road in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-20 10 26 33 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) at Exit 125 (U.S. Route 9 SOUTH, New Jersey State Route 35, Sayreville, South Amboy) in Sayreville, Middlesex..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-16 11 10 15 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) at the Cheesequake Service Area in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sayreville, NJ Borough Hall, Dec. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- SayreandFisherReadingRoom, KForce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thrift Store Blush Pink Blouse, Karinakathy05, CC0
- Thrift Store Express Jeans, Karinakathy05, CC0
- Thrift Store Summer Top, Karinakathy05, CC0
- South Amboy 3, Chester Cory Roberts Ii, CC BY 3.0
- Thrift Store American Eagle Jeans, Karinakathy05, CC0
- South Amboy 4, Chester Cory Roberts Ii, CC BY 3.0
- 2020-08-22 12 54 17 View north along U.S. Route 9 at the exit TO New Jersey Route 35 SOUTH-Ernston Road in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-10-09 16 03 29 View north along Middlesex County Route 535 (Raritan Street) at U.S. Route 9 and New Jersey State Route 35 in South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-26 11 23 50 View south along Middlesex County Route 535 (Raritan Street) from the overpass for U.S. Route 9 and New Jersey State Route 35 in South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-26 11 26 00 View north along Middlesex County Route 535 (Raritan Street) from the overpass for U.S. Route 9 and New Jersey State Route 35 in South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-14 10 33 55 View south along U.S. Route 9 at the exit for Old Bridge Park and Ride-Shopping Center in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-22 14 14 44 View north along U.S. Route 9 from the overpass for Overpass Drive in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-22 14 13 41 View south along U.S. Route 9 from the overpass for Overpass Drive in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-21 10 57 30 View south along U.S. Route 9 and New Jersey State Route 35 at Washington Road in South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-10-09 08 55 09 View south along Middlesex County Route 535 (Raritan Street) at U.S. Route 9 and New Jersey State Route 35 in South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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