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Absecon, New Jersey

S. state of New Jersey.

Type CityPopulation 9,137

Why go

  • City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, US.
  • Served by Strawberry Fields Airport.

History

Absecon is a city in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 9,137, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 726 (+8.6%) from the 2010 census count of 8,411, which in turn reflected an increase of 773 (+10.1%) from the 7,638 counted in the 2000 census.

Airports

Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) 4.8 mi to the centre
01 Atlantic City International Airport, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Spirit Airlines, United Airlines) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Philadelphia (47 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 9 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Winchelsea Airport 6.4 mi to the centre
Port Republic, NJ, US
Outdoor
Strawberry Fields Airport 13 mi to the centre
Mays Landing, NJ, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Strawberry Fields Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Absecon, New Jersey. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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