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Somerset

New Jersey, United States · North America

About Somerset

Somerset sits on the route: 10 minutes from Society Hill, 40km from Six Flags Great Adventure.

Somerset is a town located in New Jersey, United States. With a population of 22,083, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Somerset sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Somerset to your route.

About Somerset

The Eastern precinct was one of three components of Somerset County, New Jersey, United States, that existed from c. 1745 to 1798.

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What are the best things to do in Somerset?

Somerset offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Somerset located?

Somerset is located in New Jersey, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.4976 latitude, -74.4885 longitude.

What is the population of Somerset?

Somerset has a population of approximately 22,083 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
22,083
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Jersey
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.4976, -74.4885

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

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 Somerset

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Six Flags Great Adventure

New Jersey's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and an adjoining safari experience.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Statue of Liberty

Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

One World Trade Center

Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

9/11 Memorial & Museum

Tribute at the World Trade Center site featuring twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original towers.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Brooklyn Bridge

Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.

48 km · about 55 min drive

restaurant

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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Empire State Building

Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.

51 km · about 60 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Somerset.

East Franklin

🇺🇸 United States

2 km awayPop. 8,669

Voorhees

🇺🇸 United States

2 km awayPop. 1,517

New Brunswick

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 57,035

Middlebush

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 2,326

Society Hill

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 3,829

Sixmile Run

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 3,184

North Brunswick

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 43,905

Highland Park

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 14,347

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