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County Route 519 (New Jersey)
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County Route 519 is a county highway
in the U.S. state
of New Jersey
. The highway extends 88.54 miles (142.5 km) from Daniel Bray Highway (Route 29) in Delaware Township
to the New York
state line in Wantage Township
. It is the state's longest 500-series county route.
, Hunterdon County
, heading north on two-lane, undivided Kingwood-Stockton Road. The road first passes through woods before entering farm fields. The route passes through the residential community of Rosemont before continuing back into agricultural areas. CR 519 enters Kingwood Township
and continues through a mix of farmland and woodland, becoming Kingwood Road at the CR 651 intersection. In Kingwood Township, the route comes to a junction with Route 12 in the community of Baptistown, where the road is lined with homes. CR 519 passes through more rural areas with a few housing developments as it continues into Alexandria Township
.
Here, the route turns northwest onto Palmyra Road at an intersection with Senator Stout Road/Hog Hollow Road and soon crosses CR 513
. CR 519 forms the border between Holland Township
to the west and Alexandria Township to the east as turns southwest onto Mount Pleasant Road, with CR 631 continuing north. At this point, the route is fully within Holland Township and continues through agricultural areas before entering Milford
. The road makes a turn to the south before heading southwest again and passes residences. At the intersection with CR 619, CR 519 turns northwest onto Frenchtown Road and becomes Water Street at the intersection with Bridge Street/Barron Road a short distance later in the commercial center of Milford. The road passes more homes before leaving Milford for Holland Township again and becoming Milford-Warren Glen Road. In this area, the route passes a mix of farms, woods, and residential subdivisions, turning north and running through the community of Riegel Ridge. Past here, CR 519 enters woodland and turns northwest before crossing over Musconetcong Mountain
.
, CR 519 enters Pohatcong Township
, Warren County
and immediately turns north at the CR 627 intersection into wooded areas with some farms and homes. The route winds to the northwest and passes under I-78
. After this, CR 519 becomes Springtown Road and briefly forms the border between Alpha
to the west and Pohatcong Township to the east before completely entering Alpha and continuing north. The road becomes Third Avenue and passes a few businesses before crossing under a Norfolk Southern rail line and passing several homes with some commercial establishments. After crossing back into Pohatcong Township and becoming Hawk Avenue, CR 519 intersects Route 122 and turns northwest to form a concurrency
with that route on New Brunswick Avenue. CR 519 splits from Route 122 by turning northeast onto Saint James Avenue and passing more homes. The road passes near commercial development as it comes to a junction with US 22
. Past US 22, the route becomes Uniontown Road and enters Greenwich Township
. It passes near a mix of farm fields and residential neighborhoods as it makes a curve to the north and crosses into Lopatcong Township
. CR 519 briefly becomes a divided highway
as it passes under a Norfolk Southern line before crossing Route 57.
Past this intersection, the route enters more rural areas of farms and woods with a few homes and businesses as it continues into Harmony Township
. The road turns northeast onto Upper Belvidere Road as it runs through agricultural areas with the Delaware River
a short distance to the west and Scotts Mountain to the east. CR 519 continues into White Township
, where it reaches an intersection with CR 620. At this intersection, CR 620 continues north on Belvidere Road toward Belvidere
while CR 519 heads northeast onto Hazen-Bridgeville Road. It passes through more rural areas as it continues to a junction with US 46
, where the route passes a few residences.
From this point, CR 519 becomes Bridgeville-Hope Road and passes through more farm areas immediately to the west of Jenny Jump State Forest
, turning more to the northeast and entering Hope Township
. The road passes a mix of woods and farms as it curves north and enters the residential community of Hope. Here, CR 519 becomes Union Street and makes a turn east onto High Street, with CR 521
continuing north at this point. CR 519 continues northeast out of Hope along Hope-Johnsonburg Road, passing through a mix of farmland and woodland with occasional homes. The road crosses under I-80
before coming into Frelinghuysen Township
and becoming Johnsonburg Road. In this area, the surroundings become more wooded with a few fields. The road passes near a few wooded residential areas before coming to the CR 661 junction, at which point CR 519 turns northeast onto Johnsonburg-Newton Road. The route heads through more rural areas and crosses under the abandoned Lackawanna Cutoff.
, Sussex County
and becomes Hibler Road. A short distance past the county line, the route turns north onto Wintermute Road, which makes a turn northeast into a narrow agricultural valley. Upon intersecting CR 608, CR 519 enters Fredon Township
and the name changes to Ridge Road. The road continues into a mix of woodland and residential areas, with some farm fields, before entering Newton
. At this point, the route becomes West End Avenue and passes several homes. CR 519 comes to an intersection with Route 94, and turns east to follow that route along High Street. Route 94 and CR 519 continue to downtown Newton and come to the Park Place square, where the road meets US 206
. At this point, all three routes run concurrent north on four-lane undivided Water Street for a short distance. CR 519 splits from US 206/Route 94 by turning northwest onto four-lane undivided Mill Street. The road soon narrows to two lanes as it passes businesses and makes a turn to the north, passing by Sussex County Community College
.
The route crosses into Hampton Township
and becomes Conrads Corner Road as it passes rural areas of residences, heading northeast. CR 519 curves north and crosses the Paulinskill Valley Trail before it enters woodland and turns northeast again. The road enters farmland and makes a sharp turn west-northwest to cross the Paulins Kill
. A short distance later, the route turns north onto Branchville-Lawson Road and enters Frankford Township
. CR 519 passes through forested areas with some homes prior to entering Branchville
and becoming Newton Avenue. The route crosses US 206 before making a turn west onto Mill Street. The road passes a mix of residences and businesses as it reaches the center of Branchville, where CR 519 turns northeast onto Wantage Avenue. The road passes more homes before crossing back into Frankford Township, at which point it passes through a forest. The route makes a turn north onto Branchville-Lewisburg Road, with Wantage Avenue continuing to the northeast as CR 629. CR 519 passes some homes before entering a mix of woods and farms, curving northeast again.
Upon crossing into Wantage Township
, the road makes a turn to the east and passes a mix of homes and businesses as well as the Space Farms Zoo and Museum
. CR 519 heads northeast into more farmland as it comes to a turn north onto Colesville-Lusscroft Road. The route runs through more rural areas with some residential development, eventually making a bend to the northeast. CR 519 continues to an intersection with Route 23, where it turns north for a concurrency with that route. The two routes pass through forested areas with some homes until CR 519 splits from Route 23 by heading north on Mountain Road. This road carries the route north, entering dense forests as it comes to the New York
border. At the state line, CR 519 ends and the road continues into Orange County, New York
as CR 55.
County highway
A county highway is a road in the United States and in the Canadian province of Ontario that is designated and/or maintained by the county highway department...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. The highway extends 88.54 miles (142.5 km) from Daniel Bray Highway (Route 29) in Delaware Township
Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,478 people, 1,643 households, and 1,302 families residing in the township. The population density was 121.9 people per square mile . There were 1,701 housing units at an average density of 46.3 per square mile...
to the New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
state line in Wantage Township
Wantage Township, New Jersey
Wantage Township is a Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the township population was 10,387.-Geography:...
. It is the state's longest 500-series county route.
Hunterdon County
CR 519 begins at an intersection with Route 29 in Delaware TownshipDelaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,478 people, 1,643 households, and 1,302 families residing in the township. The population density was 121.9 people per square mile . There were 1,701 housing units at an average density of 46.3 per square mile...
, Hunterdon County
Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Hunterdon County is a county located in the western section of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 128,349. It is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Flemington....
, heading north on two-lane, undivided Kingwood-Stockton Road. The road first passes through woods before entering farm fields. The route passes through the residential community of Rosemont before continuing back into agricultural areas. CR 519 enters Kingwood Township
Kingwood Township, New Jersey
- History :Kingwood Township is famous for the local captain who rounded up the boats for George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War.-Demographics:...
and continues through a mix of farmland and woodland, becoming Kingwood Road at the CR 651 intersection. In Kingwood Township, the route comes to a junction with Route 12 in the community of Baptistown, where the road is lined with homes. CR 519 passes through more rural areas with a few housing developments as it continues into Alexandria Township
Alexandria Township, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,698 people, 1,535 households, and 1,290 families residing in the township. The population density was 170.6 people per square mile . There were 1,598 housing units at an average density of 58.0 per square mile...
.
Here, the route turns northwest onto Palmyra Road at an intersection with Senator Stout Road/Hog Hollow Road and soon crosses CR 513
County Route 513 (New Jersey)
County Route 513 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from Kingwood Avenue in Frenchtown to Lakeside Road in West Milford...
. CR 519 forms the border between Holland Township
Holland Township, New Jersey
Holland Township is a township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the township population was 5,291....
to the west and Alexandria Township to the east as turns southwest onto Mount Pleasant Road, with CR 631 continuing north. At this point, the route is fully within Holland Township and continues through agricultural areas before entering Milford
Milford, New Jersey
Milford is a Borough located in western Hunterdon County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 1,233....
. The road makes a turn to the south before heading southwest again and passes residences. At the intersection with CR 619, CR 519 turns northwest onto Frenchtown Road and becomes Water Street at the intersection with Bridge Street/Barron Road a short distance later in the commercial center of Milford. The road passes more homes before leaving Milford for Holland Township again and becoming Milford-Warren Glen Road. In this area, the route passes a mix of farms, woods, and residential subdivisions, turning north and running through the community of Riegel Ridge. Past here, CR 519 enters woodland and turns northwest before crossing over Musconetcong Mountain
Musconetcong Mountain
Musconetcong Mountain is a ridge in the Highlands region of New Jersey running south of and parallel to the Musconetcong River. The ridge travels through Alexandria, Holland, Bethlehem and Lebanon Township.-Central Delaware Valley American Viticultural Area:...
.
Warren County
After crossing the Musconetcong RiverMusconetcong River
The Musconetcong River is a tributary of the Delaware River in northwestern New Jersey in the United States. It flows through the rural mountainous country of northwestern New Jersey. Part of it is a National Wild and Scenic River....
, CR 519 enters Pohatcong Township
Pohatcong Township, New Jersey
Pohatcong Township is a Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States, located in the easternmost region of the Lehigh Valley. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 3,339....
, Warren County
Warren County, New Jersey
Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 108,692. Its county seat is Belvidere...
and immediately turns north at the CR 627 intersection into wooded areas with some farms and homes. The route winds to the northwest and passes under I-78
Interstate 78 in New Jersey
Interstate 78 is an east–west route stretching from Union Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania to New York City. In New Jersey, I-78 is called the Phillipsburg–Newark Expressway and the Newark Bay Extension of the New Jersey Turnpike...
. After this, CR 519 becomes Springtown Road and briefly forms the border between Alpha
Alpha, New Jersey
Alpha is a borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 2,369.Alpha was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature and signed by Governor Woodrow Wilson on June 26, 1911, from portions of Pohatcong...
to the west and Pohatcong Township to the east before completely entering Alpha and continuing north. The road becomes Third Avenue and passes a few businesses before crossing under a Norfolk Southern rail line and passing several homes with some commercial establishments. After crossing back into Pohatcong Township and becoming Hawk Avenue, CR 519 intersects Route 122 and turns northwest to form a concurrency
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with that route on New Brunswick Avenue. CR 519 splits from Route 122 by turning northeast onto Saint James Avenue and passing more homes. The road passes near commercial development as it comes to a junction with US 22
U.S. Route 22 in New Jersey
U.S. Route 22 is a U.S. highway stretching from Cincinnati, Ohio in the west to Newark, New Jersey in the east. In New Jersey, the route runs for from the Easton-Phillipsburg Toll Bridge over the Delaware River in Phillipsburg, Warren County to Interstate 78 , US 1/9, and Route 21 at the Newark...
. Past US 22, the route becomes Uniontown Road and enters Greenwich Township
Greenwich Township, Warren County, New Jersey
Greenwich Township is a Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the township population was 5,712. The township is located in the far eastern region of the Lehigh Valley....
. It passes near a mix of farm fields and residential neighborhoods as it makes a curve to the north and crosses into Lopatcong Township
Lopatcong Township, New Jersey
Lopatcong Township is a Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the township population was 8,014...
. CR 519 briefly becomes a divided highway
Divided Highway
Divided Highway is a compilation album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2003. . All tracks are taken from the albums Cycles and Brotherhood .-Track listing:...
as it passes under a Norfolk Southern line before crossing Route 57.
Past this intersection, the route enters more rural areas of farms and woods with a few homes and businesses as it continues into Harmony Township
Harmony Township, New Jersey
-Transportation:The only major road that traverses Harmony is CR 519 which leads to U.S. Route 22 to the south and U.S. Route 46 to the north.The closest limited access road is Interstate 78 which is in neighboring Greenwich and Franklin.- Local government :...
. The road turns northeast onto Upper Belvidere Road as it runs through agricultural areas with the Delaware River
Delaware River
The Delaware River is a major river on the Atlantic coast of the United States.A Dutch expedition led by Henry Hudson in 1609 first mapped the river. The river was christened the South River in the New Netherland colony that followed, in contrast to the North River, as the Hudson River was then...
a short distance to the west and Scotts Mountain to the east. CR 519 continues into White Township
White Township, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,245 people, 1,668 households, and 1,179 families residing in the township. The population density was 155.1 people per square mile . There were 1,770 housing units at an average density of 64.7 per square mile...
, where it reaches an intersection with CR 620. At this intersection, CR 620 continues north on Belvidere Road toward Belvidere
Belvidere, New Jersey
Belvidere is a Town in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town population was 2,681. It is the county seat of Warren County....
while CR 519 heads northeast onto Hazen-Bridgeville Road. It passes through more rural areas as it continues to a junction with US 46
U.S. Route 46
U.S. Route 46 is an east–west U.S. Highway, running for , completely within the state of New Jersey. The west end is at an interchange with Interstate 80 and Route 94 in Columbia, Warren County on the Delaware River...
, where the route passes a few residences.
From this point, CR 519 becomes Bridgeville-Hope Road and passes through more farm areas immediately to the west of Jenny Jump State Forest
Jenny Jump State Forest
Jenny Jump State Forest is a state park in the U.S. state of New Jersey operated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Parks and Forestry...
, turning more to the northeast and entering Hope Township
Hope Township, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,891 people, 697 households, and 538 families residing in the township. The population density was 102.2 people per square mile . There were 747 housing units at an average density of 40.4 per square mile...
. The road passes a mix of woods and farms as it curves north and enters the residential community of Hope. Here, CR 519 becomes Union Street and makes a turn east onto High Street, with CR 521
County Route 521 (New Jersey)
County Route 521 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends 43.71 miles from High Street in Hope Township to the New York state line in Montague Township....
continuing north at this point. CR 519 continues northeast out of Hope along Hope-Johnsonburg Road, passing through a mix of farmland and woodland with occasional homes. The road crosses under I-80
Interstate 80 in New Jersey
Interstate 80 is a major Interstate Highway in the United States, running from the New York City Metropolitan Area westward to San Francisco, California...
before coming into Frelinghuysen Township
Frelinghuysen Township, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,083 people, 722 households, and 578 families residing in the township. The population density was 88.9 people per square mile . There were 755 housing units at an average density of 32.2 per square mile...
and becoming Johnsonburg Road. In this area, the surroundings become more wooded with a few fields. The road passes near a few wooded residential areas before coming to the CR 661 junction, at which point CR 519 turns northeast onto Johnsonburg-Newton Road. The route heads through more rural areas and crosses under the abandoned Lackawanna Cutoff.
Sussex County
CR 519 crosses into Green TownshipGreen Township, New Jersey
- History :On November 20, 1824, the southern portion of Sussex County was set off to create Warren County. The northern portions of both Hardwick and Independence Townships, remained in Sussex County and were incorporated as Green Township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on December 27,...
, Sussex County
Sussex County, New Jersey
The County of Sussex is the northernmost county in the State of New Jersey. It is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 Federal decennial census, 149,265 persons resided in Sussex County...
and becomes Hibler Road. A short distance past the county line, the route turns north onto Wintermute Road, which makes a turn northeast into a narrow agricultural valley. Upon intersecting CR 608, CR 519 enters Fredon Township
Fredon Township, New Jersey
Fredon Township is a Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 2,860....
and the name changes to Ridge Road. The road continues into a mix of woodland and residential areas, with some farm fields, before entering Newton
Newton, New Jersey
Newton is a town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the town population was 8,244. It is the county seat of Sussex County....
. At this point, the route becomes West End Avenue and passes several homes. CR 519 comes to an intersection with Route 94, and turns east to follow that route along High Street. Route 94 and CR 519 continue to downtown Newton and come to the Park Place square, where the road meets US 206
U.S. Route 206
U.S. Route 206 is a long north–south United States highway in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, United States. Only about a half a mile of its length is in Pennsylvania; the Milford-Montague Toll Bridge carries it over the Delaware River into New Jersey, where it is the remainder of the route...
. At this point, all three routes run concurrent north on four-lane undivided Water Street for a short distance. CR 519 splits from US 206/Route 94 by turning northwest onto four-lane undivided Mill Street. The road soon narrows to two lanes as it passes businesses and makes a turn to the north, passing by Sussex County Community College
Sussex County Community College
Sussex County Community College is an accredited, co-educational, two-year, public, community college located in Sussex County, New Jersey. The school's main campus is located at the intersection of County Route 519 and Plots Road in Newton...
.
The route crosses into Hampton Township
Hampton Township, New Jersey
Hampton Township is a Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the township population was 4,943....
and becomes Conrads Corner Road as it passes rural areas of residences, heading northeast. CR 519 curves north and crosses the Paulinskill Valley Trail before it enters woodland and turns northeast again. The road enters farmland and makes a sharp turn west-northwest to cross the Paulins Kill
Paulins Kill
The Paulins Kill is a tributary of the Delaware River in northwestern New Jersey in the United States...
. A short distance later, the route turns north onto Branchville-Lawson Road and enters Frankford Township
Frankford Township, New Jersey
Frankford Township is a Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 5,565....
. CR 519 passes through forested areas with some homes prior to entering Branchville
Branchville, New Jersey
Branchville is a borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 841. The borough is located in the northernmost region of Sussex County....
and becoming Newton Avenue. The route crosses US 206 before making a turn west onto Mill Street. The road passes a mix of residences and businesses as it reaches the center of Branchville, where CR 519 turns northeast onto Wantage Avenue. The road passes more homes before crossing back into Frankford Township, at which point it passes through a forest. The route makes a turn north onto Branchville-Lewisburg Road, with Wantage Avenue continuing to the northeast as CR 629. CR 519 passes some homes before entering a mix of woods and farms, curving northeast again.
Upon crossing into Wantage Township
Wantage Township, New Jersey
Wantage Township is a Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the township population was 10,387.-Geography:...
, the road makes a turn to the east and passes a mix of homes and businesses as well as the Space Farms Zoo and Museum
Space Farms Zoo and Museum
Space Farms Zoo and Museum is a combination of a natural environment for animals and a historical museum located at 218 Route 519, in Wantage Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, in the United States....
. CR 519 heads northeast into more farmland as it comes to a turn north onto Colesville-Lusscroft Road. The route runs through more rural areas with some residential development, eventually making a bend to the northeast. CR 519 continues to an intersection with Route 23, where it turns north for a concurrency with that route. The two routes pass through forested areas with some homes until CR 519 splits from Route 23 by heading north on Mountain Road. This road carries the route north, entering dense forests as it comes to the New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
border. At the state line, CR 519 ends and the road continues into Orange County, New York
Orange County, New York
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It is part of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area and is located at the northern reaches of the New York metropolitan area. The county sits in the state's scenic Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley...
as CR 55.