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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
52 km · about 60 min drive
North AmericaUnited StatesNew Jersey
Bridgewater
New Jersey, United States · North America
About Bridgewater
Bridgewater sits on the route: 5 minutes from Raritan, 52km from Statue of Liberty.
Bridgewater is in New Jersey, United States, with about 44,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Raritan, about 4 km away.
Bridgewater Center is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the west-central part of Bridgewater Township, Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census with a population of 4,616.
Within Bridgewater Township, the community is bordered to the northeast byRead more
Green Knoll and to the southwest by Bradley Gardens. To the south it is bordered by the boroughs of Raritan and Somerville. It is bordered to the northwest by Bedminster Township and to the west by Branchburg Township.
Interstate 287 forms the northeast border of the CDP, separating it from Green Knoll, while U.S. Route 22 forms the southern border with Somerville. Farther to the west, Route 28 (Easton Turnpike) forms the CDP's border with Raritan and Bradley Gardens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bridgewater?
Within an hour or so of Bridgewater: Statue of Liberty (52 km), Six Flags Great Adventure (54 km), One World Trade Center (55 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Bridgewater?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Bridgewater?
Bridgewater is in New Jersey, United States, about 4 km from Raritan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 44,464
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.6008, -74.6482
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
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 Bridgewater
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Six Flags Great Adventure
New Jersey's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and an adjoining safari experience.
54 km · about 65 min 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.
55 km · about 65 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
56 km · about 65 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.
57 km · about 65 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.
58 km · about 65 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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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