Atlantic City New Jersey Map

About Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 38,632. The population density is 1380.9 people per km². Atlantic City is located at 39.3643°N, 74.4229°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8401.

Atlantic City stretches along a wide, sandy littoral, a place where the vast, restless Atlantic meets a land sculpted by wind and wave. It lies 7.6 miles east-south-east of Egg Harbor, NJ (from Egg Harbor, NJ: bearing 106°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-south-east of Galloway. The air here, even on a clear day, carries a salty tang, a constant reminder of the immense body of water that defines its western edge. Behind the bustling boardwalk, the landscape flattens, a mosaic of marshes and bayfronts that whisper of tides and the slow, persistent erosion of the coast. The light, particularly at dusk, can paint the sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold, a fleeting spectacle reflected in the shimmering wet sands and the distant gleam of the ocean. This coastal hub, born of a vision to draw visitors to New Jersey's shore, has long been synonymous with entertainment and leisure, its economy once deeply intertwined with the allure of the ocean and the promise of fortune. The iconic boardwalk, a wooden spine stretching for miles, bears witness to generations of revelers, its planks smoothed by countless footsteps and the persistent scuff of salt-laced shoes. While the gambling halls and glittering casinos now dominate the skyline, the echoes of its past as a genteel Victorian resort still linger in the grand old hotels, their facades hinting at a more sedate era. The bay waters, often overlooked in favor of the ocean's grandeur, are a vital part of Atlantic City's character, a haven for seabirds and a quiet counterpoint to the vibrant energy of the beachfront.

About This Atlantic City Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Atlantic City, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Atlantic City and Atlantic County.

Detailed location data for Atlantic City includes the ZIP code (08401), telephone area code (856), county seat of Atlantic County (Mays Landing), and school district assignment (Atlantic City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Atlantic City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.