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Berkeley New Jersey Map

Explore Berkeley, New Jersey, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Berkeley, New Jersey

How to Use This Berkeley, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Berkeley, New Jersey. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New Jersey or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Berkeley.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Berkeley
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Ocean County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.899029
Longitude	-74.156543
Population	44,100
Density	580.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08721
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Toms River

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About Berkeley, New Jersey

Berkeley is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 44,100. The population density is 580.0 people per km². Berkeley is located at 39.8990°N, 74.1565°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08721.

Berkeley defines its character through the quiet, meandering presence of Potter Creek, which carves a path through the landscape toward the nearby coast. It lies 3.4 miles southeast of Beachwood, NJ (from Beachwood, NJ: bearing 145°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-southeast of Ocean County. This waterway acts as a vital artery for the region, feeding into the marshy meadows that define the local terrain. While the horizon remains flat and expansive, the distant Sandy Ridge sits twenty-six miles away, barely visible as a faint gray line against the sky. The salt-tinged air reminds residents of the Atlantic Ocean, which waits just four miles to the east beyond the quiet residential streets. Inland, the serene surface of Wire Pond offers a still point of reflection for those seeking a moment of respite from the wind.

Berkeley grew from a colonial-era reliance on the natural bounty of the coastal plain, where the soil and water dictated the pace of human enterprise. Early residents looked to the surrounding woods and the proximity of the coast to build a life centered on modest trade and maritime support. Over time, the local economy shifted away from its agrarian roots, moving toward the suburban services and commercial sectors that now define the modern working landscape. The steady pulse of daily industry is felt in the small businesses and professional offices that maintain the stability of the local tax base. While the dense forests like Lebanon State Forest lie seventeen miles away, the town retains a sense of connection to the raw materials and resources that once fueled the early economy of the state.

Berkeley maintains a distinct cultural identity that balances the quietude of its park lands with the proximity of larger regional centers. The Potters Creek provides a protected space for local wildlife and quiet recreation, serving as a landmark for those who value the preservation of natural habitats. Annual community events often gather residents near the water, fostering a sense of shared purpose that characterizes the local social fabric. While the area does not claim famous figures of global renown, it remains defined by the persistent, hardworking spirit of its residents who appreciate the unassuming beauty of their surroundings. The proximity of Pelican Island, five miles away, serves as a frequent destination for those who spend their weekends exploring the coastal inlets and the open water.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Potters Creek (Local Conservation Area) — 0.0 mi, 095° E
Centennial Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 004° N
Clamming Creek Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 165° S
Good Luck Point (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 041° NE
Barnegat Branch Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 268° W
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.3 mi, 176° S · 130k acres
Limited Practical Use Program (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 208° SW
Double Trouble State Park (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 267° W
Cedar Creek (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 254° W
Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 331° NW
USS Randolph Anchor (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 329° NW
Welcome to Ocean County (Public Artwork) — 5.0 mi, 333° NW
Go-Karts (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 056° NE
The Dancing Crab (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 035° NE
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 9.1 mi, 275° W
Massacre at Long Beach Island (Monument) — 10.6 mi, 168° S
Tranquility (Monument) — 13.2 mi, 026° NE
Cedar Bridge Tavern County Historic Site (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 234° SW
Stu Wagner Memorial (Monument) — 13.5 mi, 025° NE
Stafford Performing Arts Centre (Arts Centre) — 15.2 mi, 206° SW

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