Garwood, NJ

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Garwood sits in Union County, New Jersey, a small borough wedged between Westfield and Cranford along the Garden State Parkway corridor. The town occupies just 1.2 square miles in the heart of central New Jersey's suburban landscape. Interstate 78 runs along the northern edge of town, providing the primary highway access for visitors arriving from New York City or western New Jersey. Most drivers reach Garwood via Exit 57 off the Garden State Parkway or Exit 40A from Interstate 78. Local access comes through Route 28 (North Avenue), which cuts east-west through the center of town. The NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line stops at nearby Garwood station, making this a popular park-and-ride destination for commuters. Short trips connect to Westfield (3 miles), Cranford (2 miles), and Elizabeth (8 miles). Longer routes bring visitors from Newark (15 miles northeast) and New York City (25 miles via I-78 east). Several EV charging stations operate at nearby shopping centers in Westfield and Clark. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and cold winters typical of the New York metropolitan region. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable driving conditions, while winter occasionally brings snow that can slow traffic on local roads. Garwood's most distinctive feature is Lincoln School, a beautiful 1920s brick elementary school building that serves as the town's architectural centerpiece on Second Avenue.