County Route 531 (New Jersey)

County Route 531 (CR 531) is a county highway in the state of New Jersey. It is not a single continuous road, but rather a series of disconnected segments located in several counties, primarily in central New Jersey. Each segment is maintained by the respective county government in which it resides. The designation "531" is part of a statewide numbering system for county routes, generally assigned in increasing order from north to south.

While the route number is consistent, the specific roads that comprise CR 531 can vary considerably in character, ranging from residential streets to more heavily trafficked arterial roads. Detailed information about the exact course and termini of each segment of CR 531 can usually be found on county-specific road maps or through the respective county's department of public works or engineering. Due to the fragmented nature of the route, it does not serve as a viable continuous through-route.

Historically, county routes in New Jersey were intended to provide connectivity between municipalities and state highways within a county. However, with the increasing complexity of the road network, many county routes, including CR 531, have evolved into localized roads rather than significant regional connectors.