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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
24 km · about 25 min drive
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Avenel
New Jersey, United States · North America
About Avenel
Avenel works well as a base: 5 minutes from Sewaren, 24km from Statue of Liberty.
Avenel is in New Jersey, United States, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Sewaren, about 4 km away.
Avenel is an active commuter railroad station in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Servicing trains of NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line, the station serves trains going to Long Branch and Bay Head to New York Penn Station. Avenel station serves as the first (going south) andRead more
last (going north) stop of standalone North Jersey Coast Line service, with the line merging into the Northeast Corridor Line at Union Tower in Rahway. The next station to the south is Woodbridge while the next station north is Rahway. Avenel station consists of two high-level side platforms that cross over Avenel Street (County Route 650).
The first train operated through modern-day Avenel on October 11, 1864 with the opening of the Perth Amboy and Woodbridge Railroad, but did not stop in the area. Railroad service was established c. 1869 with the announcement of new realty plots in the area up for auction on June 2. The station depot burned in a fire c. 1896 and was replaced by a two-story stone building. This station stood until the construction of a new bridge over Avenel Street to eliminate a grade crossing in 1937. Lack of maintenance resulted in dropped ridership in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, resulting in the proposed closure by NJ Transit in 1992. Efforts by local politicians and riders resulted in Avenel station remaining open. NJ Transit replaced the decrepit structures in 1998 as part of the agreement to keep the station open.
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What is there to see near Avenel?
Within an hour or so of Avenel: Statue of Liberty (24 km), One World Trade Center (27 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (27 km), Brooklyn Bridge (28 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Avenel?
Avenel is in New Jersey, United States, about 4 km from Sewaren.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 17,011
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.5804, -74.2852
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Avenel
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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One World Trade Center
Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Tribute at the World Trade Center site featuring twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original towers.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Katz's Delicatessen
Lower East Side deli open since 1888, hand-carving some 15,000 pounds of pastrami a week under fluorescent light and salami-strung ceilings. You take a paper ticket at the door and guard it.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Moto Coffee Machine
A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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