About Cumberland County, New JerseyNestled in the midst of the urban corridor stretching from Washington, D.C. to Boston rests the tranquil 500 square mile enclave known as Cumberland County, New Jersey. Less than an hour's drive from either metropolitan Philadelphia or Atlantic City, Cumberland County offers a quiet paced style often considered lost along the East Coast. With vast wetlands, undisturbed stretches of the Delaware Bay, roadside vegetable stands, and a rich glassblowing heritage, the County's 140,000 residents appreciate the natural beauty which surrounds them.