Sewaren, New Jersey
Sewaren is a community of 3,248 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Why visit Sewaren
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 19 places to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Driscoll Bridge, Edison Bridge, 5910 Amboy Road 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 Sewaren
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sewaren
Sewaren (pronounced SEE-waren) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP's population was 2,885.
From the Wikipedia article Sewaren, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Driscoll Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Toll bridge in New Jersey carrying the Garden State Parkway
Outerbridge Crossing
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Bridge between New Jersey and New York
Princes Bay Light
Lighthouse · 3.3 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Museums and landmarks18
5910 Amboy Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
House in Staten Island, New York City
Barron Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic building in Woodbridge, New Jersey
Conference House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Staten Island, New York location listed on National Register of Historic Places
Kearny Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Kreischer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
NY location listed on National Register of Historic Places
Perth Amboy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
NJ Transit railway station
Perth Amboy City Hall and Surveyor General's Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic buildings in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Public library in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Proprietary House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic building in Perth Amboy, 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 · 2.6 mi
Perth Amboy Ferry Slip
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Park · 1.4 mi
State park in Staten Island, New York
Conference House Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in the United States of America
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6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes19
Flores Brunch
Restaurant · Brunch · 1.2 mi
4553 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island
Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Su 08:00-23:00
Killmeyer's
Bar and pub · German · 1.1 mi
4256 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island
Tu-Su 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Mo off
Killmeyer's Old Bavaria Inn
Restaurant · German · 1.1 mi
4254 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island
Mo off; Tu-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Yo Delight
Cafe · Ice Cream · 1.5 mi
82 Main Street, Woodbridge
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr 15:00-21:30; Sa 14:00-21:30; Su 14:00-21:00
Woodbridge Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
33 Main Street, Woodbridge
Mo-Th 11:30-01:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-02:00, Su 10:00-01:00
7 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship20
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Simpson United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Woodrow Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Saint Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.6 mi
436 Port Reading Avenue, Port Reading
Woodbridge United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
69 Main Street, Woodbridge
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
School · 1.8 mi
612 Amboy Ave, Perth Amboy
Healthcare3
Map of Sewaren
140 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 (9 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, 5 miles away.
- Perth Amboy 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Woodbridge 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Port Reading 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Hopelawn 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Avenel 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Fords 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Carteret 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Keasbey 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Iselin 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Menlo Park Terrace 4 mi west, about 6 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
- Perth Amboy Station - April 2015, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge, Perrycart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Pole SI jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Woodrow U Meth Ch Huguenot jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Woodbridge, NJ - south west view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Perth Amboy Public Library, NJ - 2025, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Conference-house-staten-island, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HOUSE AT 5910 AMBOY ROAD, RICHMOND COUNTY, NY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., 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
- PerthAmboyFerrySlip, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- Light house, Prince's Bay, Staten Island, William J. Grimshaw (1854 - 1931), Public domain
- Mount Loretto PP jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Claypitponds (14946436009), Jessica Mees, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Victory Bridge from US 9, O, Public domain
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