Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Melrose, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Melrose and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Melrose
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Melrose:
- 40.490939, -74.296813
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Melrose
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Middlesex County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Middlesex County
- Since Melrose is near Richmond County and also Monmouth County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Richmond County
- eBird sighting report for Monmouth County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Melrose ...
We found 66 communities that share the name Melrose.
There is one other community in New Jersey which is also named Melrose.
Beyond New Jersey, we know of another 65 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 65 communities, 61 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
- Communities Located In New Jersey ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Calhoun County
- This Melrose is located in Calhoun County and lies 788 miles [1,268.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Melrose.
- Colbert County
- This Melrose is located in Colbert County and lies 834 miles [1,342.2 km] to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colbert County community of Melrose.
- Conecuh County
- This Melrose is located in Conecuh County and lies 937 miles [1,508 km] to the southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conecuh County community of Melrose.
- Pickens County
- This Melrose is located in Pickens County and lies 904 miles [1,454.8 km] to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Melrose.
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Adams County
- This Melrose is located in Adams County and lies 900 miles [1,448.4 km]<1> to the west of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Melrose.
- Clark County
- This Melrose is located in Clark County and lies 718 miles [1,155.5 km] to the west of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Melrose.
- Cook County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Melrose [Cook County].
- Iowa
- Lee County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Lee County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Melrose.
- Monroe County
- This Melrose is located in Monroe County and lies 979 miles [1,575.5 km]<1> to the west of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Melrose.
- Kentucky
- Greenup County
- This Melrose is located in Greenup County and lies 468 miles [753.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenup County community of Melrose.
- Hardin County
- This Melrose is located in Hardin County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km] to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardin County community of Melrose.
- Louisiana
- Manitoba
- This Melrose lies 1,269 miles [2,042.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- Maryland
- Carroll County
- This Melrose is located in Carroll County and lies 148 miles [238.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Melrose.
- Harford County
- This Melrose is located in Harford County and lies 126 miles [202.8 km] to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Melrose.
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Jones County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Melrose [Jones County].
- Panola County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Melrose [Panola County].
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Brunswick
- This Melrose lies 648 miles [1,042.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- New Mexico
- New York
- Bronx County
- This Melrose is located in Bronx County and lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bronx County community of Melrose.
- New York County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Melrose [New York County].
- Rensselaer County
- This Melrose is located in Rensselaer County and lies 166 miles [267.2 km] to the north of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rensselaer County community of Melrose.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Melrose lies 1,176 miles [1,892.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- North Carolina
- Polk County
- This Melrose is located in Polk County and lies 568 miles [914.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Melrose.
- Robeson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Melrose [Robeson County].
- Nova Scotia
- This Melrose lies 700 miles [1,126.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- Ohio
- Clark County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Melrose [Clark County].
- Knox County
- This community is historic and although located in Knox County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Melrose.
- Paulding County
- This Melrose is located in Paulding County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<1> to the west of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Melrose.
- Ontario
- This Melrose lies 299 miles [481.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Melrose [Berks County].
- Fayette County
- This Melrose is located in Fayette County and lies 300 miles [482.8 km]<1> to the west of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Melrose.
- Philadelphia County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Melrose [Philadelphia County].
- Susquehanna County
- This Melrose is located in Susquehanna County and lies 117 miles [188.3 km] to the north northwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Susquehanna County community of Melrose.
- South Carolina
- Aiken County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Melrose [Aiken County].
- Charleston County
- This Melrose is located in Charleston County and lies 619 miles [996.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Melrose.
- Tennessee
- Blount County
- This Melrose is located in Blount County and lies 612 miles [984.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Melrose.
- Davidson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Melrose [Davidson County].
- Morgan County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Melrose [Morgan County].
- Putnam County
- This Melrose is located in Putnam County and lies 676 miles [1,087.9 km] to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Melrose.
- Washington County
- This Melrose is located in Washington County and lies 521 miles [838.5 km] to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Melrose.
- Wilson County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Melrose [Wilson County].
- Texas
- Goliad County
- This Melrose is located in Goliad County and lies 1,539 miles [2,476.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goliad County community of Melrose.
- Gregg County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Melrose [Gregg County].
- Nacogdoches County
- This Melrose is located in Nacogdoches County and lies 1,280 miles [2,060 km] to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nacogdoches County community of Melrose.
- Virginia
- Campbell County
- This Melrose is located in Campbell County and lies 349 miles [561.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Melrose.
- Roanoke City
- This Melrose is located in Roanoke City and lies 376 miles [605.1 km] to the southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Melrose.
- Rockingham County
- This Melrose is located in Rockingham County and lies 276 miles [444.2 km] to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Melrose.
- West Virginia
- Mercer County
- This Melrose is located in Mercer County and lies 421 miles [677.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Middlesex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Melrose.
- Wood County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Melrose [Wood County].
- Wisconsin
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Melrose ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Barber
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Cheesequake
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheesequake
- Cheesequake is located in Middlesex County
- Clara Barton
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clara Barton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clara Barton
- Clara Barton is located in Middlesex County
- Fords
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Greensand
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Harbor Terrace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Terrace
- Harbor Terrace is located in Middlesex County
- Hopelawn
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Laurel Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Park
- Laurel Park is located in Middlesex County
- Mechanicsville
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
- Mechanicsville is located in Middlesex County
- Nixon
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest) - Pleasant Plains
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Plains
- Pleasant Plains is located in Richmond County (NY)
- Sand Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Hills
- Sand Hills is located in Middlesex County
- Valentine
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
How Far From Melrose to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Melrose to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Melrose and extending to:
- New Brunswick, which is the Seat of Middlesex County, lies just to the West.
- Trenton, which is the State Capital of New Jersey, lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<1> to the southwest (SW). If you could walk a straight line from Melrose to Trenton, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 182 miles [292.9 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,715 miles [9,197.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,421 miles [10,333.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,297 miles [6,915.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Melrose. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Middlesex County: www.co.middlesex.nj.us/
The official website for State of New Jersey: https://www.state.nj.us/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Melrose) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Melrose. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.4909, Longitude: -74.2968 In this case, the coordinates for Melrose have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Melrose could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Melrose, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Melrose to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 306.139 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 301.704 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 302.889 degrees. |