Maps and Directions to Spring Hills Somerset

Spring Hills Somerset is located in Franklin Township Somerset County, New Jersey.

Franklin Township is 46 square miles, bounded on the north, west and south by the Raritan and Millstone Rivers, and on the east by State Highway 27 (except for the Little Rocky Hill section of the Township where the boundary is Old Road, former State Highway 27 alignment). The township encompasses the historic and geographic areas of Zarephath, East Millstone, Franklin Park, Griggstown, Middlebush, Somerset and portions of Kingston and Little Rocky Hill.

As of the United States 2010 Census, the township population was 62,300. Traditionally a farming community, it has become a fast-growing suburb with massive development in the later 20th and 21st centuries. It is also a diverse community, with a melting pot of races, religions and cultures. In 2008, Franklin Township ranked #5 on Money Magazine's list of America's Top 100 Best Places to Live.

The township is about 90 minutes from Philadelphia, about one hour from Manhattan and even closer to Princeton and Rutgers Universities. The township is also only an hour from beautiful seaside beaches and amusements. It is conveniently located less than ten minutes from downtown New Brunswick home of the State Theatre, George Street Playhouse and many upscale restaurants, the corporate offices for Johnson and Johnson, and it's the county seat for Middlesex County and of course, most notably, home to the main campuses of the colleges representing Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Franklin Township (Somerset) is an attractive community representing many areas of single family and multi-family home dwellings but at the same time one is never more than a few minutes from bucolic views. The historic Delaware and Raritan Canal passes through much of the town, and it affords fishing, canoeing and other activities all year-long. There are several excellent Somerset County golf courses in the township, as well as a number of notable historic sites and commissions dedicated to preserving a rich history that began in the 17th century when Dutch settlers arrived. The Dutch Reformed Church is well established in the community as well as many other religious affiliations representing a myriad of cultures.

Franklin Township boasts a fine school system, is readily accessible by major highways, rail links, and nearby airports. It represents the best in suburban living while offering the convenience of nearby metropolitan and country get-a-way adventures!

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