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Branchburg is located in western Somerset County. The township of Branchburg, NJ is bordered by Hunterdon County, NJ to the west, Bedminster Township, NJ to the north, Bridgewater, NJ to the east and Hillsborough, NJ to the southeast. Branchburg covers a total area of 20.2 square miles, being eleven miles long and approximately 2 miles across at its widest point. The main water courses are the Lamington River on the north, the North Branch of the Raritan River on the east and the South Branch of the Raritan River on the east and south. The town has remained semi rural a population of approximately 15,000 residents. Major highways traversing the township include State Highways 22, 202 and 206 and a number of County Routes with Interstates 78 and 287 within a few minutes drive.
Transportation in Branchburg, New Jersey
If you are considering moving to one of the beautiful Branchburg, New Jersey homes for sale then you will find the area a great place to live. Branchburg, NJ Real Estate offers a semi rural setting with convenient transportation. Highways 202 and 22 run through Branchburg as well as County Route 28 in North Branch. With a stop at the Municipal Park-and-Ride facility on US Highway 202 North, bus service between Branchburg and New York City on the Trans-Bridge Bus Line is available on a daily basis. (Please note that parking permits are required to park in the Park & Ride Lot). New Jersey Transit, Raritan Valley Line has service from North Branch Station to Newark. In Newark, connections can be made to New York City. Newark International Airport is located approximately 35 miles northeast of Branchburg. Also within driving distance are Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Airport (ABE) in Pennsylvania and Kennedy International and La Guardia Airports in New York, as well as the Mercer Airport near Trenton and Princeton.
Sightseeing in Branchburg, New Jersey
The Andrew Ten Eyck House This two-story house is an important survivor of the township's early domestic architecture. The original brick portion of the house was constructed in the early 19th century while the frame rear portion was added in the early 20th century. There are still some early interior fabrics remaining. The second floor contains a local research library. The site is owned and maintained by the Branchburg Historic Society. Open by appointment. To schedule an appointment for a tour or for more information, call (908)-722-2124.
Parks and Recreation
Branchburg, New Jersey Homeowners enjoy many recreational activities and nearby parks as part of the Somerset County Park Commission. Additionally some local parks include:
Duke Island Park, Bridgewater Township
North Branch Park, Bridgewater Township
Schools in Branchburg, NJ
Branchburg, New Jersey homeowners are very pround of their excellent school system, including:
Whiton Elementary School
Old York School
Stony Brook School
Branchburg Central Middle School
Somerville High School
Branchburg, New Jersey Homes
Branchburg, New Jersey Real Estate offers a wide range of pricing from affordable townhouse communities to luxury homes. You can search all the MLS Homes for Branchburg, NJ Real Estate by clicking here.
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