Sayreville

Sayreville is an administrative borough in Middlesex County that sits along the Raritan River and covers multiple neighborhoods. The area combines residential blocks, shopping districts, and open green spaces where people live and work.

The settlement started as Roundabout, then became Wood's Landing before receiving its current name in the 1860s to honor industrialist James R. Sayre Jr. This renaming reflected the community's growth and commercial development during that period.

The Starland Ballroom draws regional and touring bands, serving as a gathering place where people come to see live music. This venue shapes how locals and visitors spend their entertainment time in central New Jersey.

NJ Transit runs bus services that connect Sayreville to New York City with stops throughout the borough. Public transportation makes it simple for visitors to get around the area and reach neighboring communities.

A major explosion at the Gillespie Shell Loading Plant in 1918 led authorities to declare martial law over the area. This event remains one of the state's worst industrial disasters and is often forgotten by those passing through today.

Location: Middlesex County

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Shares border with: Woodbridge Township, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Old Bridge Township, East Brunswick, South River, Edison

Website: http://sayreville.com

GPS coordinates: 40.46250,-74.32500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 02:00