Atlantic Highlands New Jersey Map

About Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Atlantic Highlands is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,410. The population density is 1346.7 people per km². Atlantic Highlands is located at 40.4079°N, 74.0343°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Atlantic Highlands rises from the Raritan Bay, a place where the land asserts itself against the water with a bold, green sweep. It lies 4.5 miles east-north-east of Middletown, NJ (from Middletown, NJ: bearing 78°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-north-west of Long Branch. Steep bluffs, cloaked in a dense, mature forest, plunge towards the shoreline, their ancient trees a testament to years of wind and salt spray. Below these ramparts, a vibrant harbor hums with activity, its marinas a colorful mosaic of masts and hulls reflecting the ever-shifting light. The air here carries a distinct tang of brine, a constant reminder of the vast Atlantic that lies just beyond, and the gentle lapping of waves against the seawall provides a ceaseless, calming soundtrack to the town's daily life. The history of Atlantic Highlands is as much about the sea as it is about the land it commands. Once a vital port and ferry terminal, connecting the mainland to the bustling energy of New York City, its economy now leans into a more relaxed coastal charm, with a strong maritime heritage still evident in its working waterfront and boatyards. The Highlands, as it's known locally, retains a working-class grit beneath its scenic beauty, a legacy of the generations who built their lives on fishing, seafaring, and the industries that served them. The dramatic elevation offers breathtaking panoramas, a feature that has drawn visitors and residents alike for over a century, seeking the expansive skies and the promise of the open water stretching to the horizon.

About This Atlantic Highlands Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Atlantic Highlands, 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 Highlands and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Atlantic Highlands includes the ZIP code (07716), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment. 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 Highlands is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.