Sand Hills, South Brunswick, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sand Hills, New Jersey
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Cluster of houses in Sand Hills along Major Road
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 Sand Hills, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Sand Hills, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Sand Hills, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | South Brunswick |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 880247 |
Sand Hills is a small place in New Jersey, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called South Brunswick Township. Sand Hills is located in Middlesex County.
This area gets its name from a group of small hills called the Sand Hills. These hills are made of a type of rock called diabase. One of these hills is actually the highest point in all of Middlesex County!
Where is Sand Hills Located?
Sand Hills is found where a few important roads meet. These roads include U.S. Route 1, Sand Hills Road, and Major Road.
What You'll Find There
If you visit Sand Hills, you'll see different kinds of buildings.
- Along Major Road, just south of U.S. Route 1, there's a small group of houses and some local businesses.
- On the north side of U.S. Route 1, you'll find more neighborhoods with houses.
- U.S. Route 1 itself has many places to eat, shops, and car repair places.
The Hills and Roads
The roads in this area, especially U.S. Route 1, go up and down quite a bit. This is because they have to climb over the Sand Hills. It's a noticeable change from the flatter land around it.
