Duke Farms
Duke Farms previously served as an estate that was established by James Buchanan Duke, an American entrepreneur who founded Duke Power and the American Tobacco Company, and owned by his daughter, Doris Duke. It lies in Hillsborough Township itself. Expect 66–82°F afternoons in the mildest months, May, June, September and October.
A park & preserve inside Hillsborough Township
Bridgewater Township is the nearest base
Bridgewater Township is 3 miles north, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 47 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
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Duke Farms
Duke Farms previously served as an estate that was established by James Buchanan Duke, an American entrepreneur who founded Duke Power and the American Tobacco Company, and owned by his daughter, Doris Duke. Located in Hillsborough, New Jersey, the property is operated and managed by the Doris Duke Foundation after the death of Doris Duke, James B. Duke's daughter and the second owner. After extensive reorganization, Duke Farms was opened to the public on May 19, 2012.
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- Park & preserve
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- 21K a year
A base for Duke Farms
Places to stay start in Franklin Township (20) and Bridgewater Township (11), and New York City has the most rooms in the area (1,485).
New York City
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
8,584,629 people
36 mi east of Duke Farms
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Duke Farms | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Township | in town | — | 2 2 hotels | 45,061 | $548K | A− |
| Franklin Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 20 18 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 69,105 | $458K | B+ |
| Bridgewater Township | 3 mi north | 5 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 campground | 46,455 | $606K | — |
| Edison Township | 15 mi east | 20 min | 20 18 hotels · 2 motels | 109,077 | $497K | C+ |
| South Brunswick Township | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 15 12 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 47,454 | $583K | B+ |
| Woodbridge Township | 17 mi east | 25 min | 25 20 hotels · 5 motels | 104,802 | $433K | — |
| Branchburg Township | 5 mi west | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 15,511 | $611K | — |
| New Brunswick | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 motel | 57,133 | $354K | D |
| New York City | 36 mi east | 55 min | 1,485 1295 hotels · 35 motels · 71 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 38 hostels · 28 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 8,584,629 | $778K | D |
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Getting there
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Next door to Duke Farms
These well-known sights sit within 41 miles.
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw38 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw34 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw36 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw38 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw33 mi BeachConey Island
Big draw33 mi MuseumNational September 11 Memorial & Museum
Big draw41 mi Stadium & arenaYankee StadiumPhoto credits
Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Duke Farms, answered
Is Duke Farms in Hillsborough Township?
Yes. It’s inside Hillsborough Township, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Duke Farms?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–82°.
How far is Duke Farms from Newark and Jersey City?
About 26 miles northeast of Newark and about 31 miles east of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Duke Farms?
Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 22 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 25 miles.
Where should I stay near Duke Farms?
New York City (36 mi, 1,485 places to stay), Franklin Township (7 mi, 20 places to stay) and Bridgewater Township (3 mi, 11 places to stay).
Tips from people in Hillsborough Township
Start the conversation in Hillsborough Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.