Washington Township is a large Gloucester County municipality in South Jersey centered around communities such as Turnersville and Sewell. The township contains extensive residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, restaurants, parks, medical facilities, and local businesses spread across a sizable suburban area.

Route 42 and the Atlantic City Expressway provide major transportation connections toward Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore, while Route 55 is accessible nearby. Washington Lake Park is a major local recreation destination with trails, fields, and open space. Shopping and dining are concentrated along Route 42 and other commercial corridors throughout the township.