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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Somerville
New Jersey, United States · North America
About Somerville
Somerville sits on the route: 5 minutes from Bradley Gardens, 49km from Statue of Liberty.
Somerville is in New Jersey, United States, with about 12,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bradley Gardens, about 4 km away.
The Somerville Public Schools are a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade from Somerville, in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 2,198Read more
students and 212.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.3:1.
The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "FG", the fourth-highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.
Students from Branchburg Township attend the district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Branchburg Township School District. For many years, Branchburg has accounted for 60-65% of the high school's enrollment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Somerville?
Within an hour or so of Somerville: Statue of Liberty (49 km), Six Flags Great Adventure (51 km), One World Trade Center (53 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (53 km).
Are there any good drives near Somerville?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Somerville?
Somerville is in New Jersey, United States, about 4 km from Bradley Gardens.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,202
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.5743, -74.6099
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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 Somerville
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.
51 km · about 60 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.
53 km · about 60 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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
54 km · about 60 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.
55 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.
56 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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