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3About Carteret, NJ
Carteret is an industrial borough 25 miles southwest of Manhattan, accessible via New Jersey Turnpike Exit 12 and Route 1. Newark Airport is 12 miles away, and NJ Transit provides direct rail service to Penn Station. The town sits along the Rahway River between major highways, making it a convenient stop for travelers. Glencore's massive copper refinery dominates the skyline with towering smokestacks visible from the Turnpike.
Where is Carteret, NJ on the map?
Carteret, NJ is in United States, at 40.585, -74.228 - about 30 km north-east of East Franklin, NJ.
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What is the closest airport to Carteret, NJ?
The closest airport to Carteret, NJ is Newark Liberty International Airport, 21 km (about 22 min by car). Other airports nearby: LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport.