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Bernards New Jersey Map

Explore Bernards, 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 Bernards, New Jersey

How to Use This Bernards, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bernards, 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 Bernards.

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	Bernards
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Somerset County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.670936
Longitude	-74.574741
Population	28,000
Density	560.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07920
Area Code	908
County Seat	Somerville

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About Bernards, New Jersey

Bernards is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 28,000. The population density is 560.0 people per km². Bernards is located at 40.6709°N, 74.5747°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07920.

Bernards serves as a quiet center of inland life where the gentle flow of Harrisons Brook shapes the local topography. It lies 2.6 miles east-northeast of The Hills, NJ (from The Hills, NJ: bearing 67°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-northwest of Plainfield. The landscape surrounding Bernards is defined by a serene interior terrain that remains distant from any coastal influence, favoring instead the steady character of inland meadows and woodlands. Residents often look toward the distant Middlebrook Heights that mark the horizon six miles away, providing a constant, stable backdrop to the local sky. On calmer afternoons, the light catches the surface of Sunset Lake, which lies only three miles from the main thoroughfares. This terrain is marked by the presence of Pleasant Valley Park, a local area that invites residents to walk through the native grasses and quiet clearings of the region.

Bernards maintains a deep connection to its past, where early agricultural roots gradually gave way to the sophisticated development of a modern economy. The local industries have evolved from the traditional labor of the soil to a robust professional sector that supports the daily rhythms of the regional workforce. Commerce here is steady and deliberate, reflecting a history of careful growth that values both stability and professional advancement. While the industrial landscape has shifted over the generations, the focus remains on sustaining a high quality of life through diligent local enterprise. The influence of early settlers persists in the way the land is organized and respected, ensuring that the legacy of earlier eras informs the current economic landscape.

Bernards possesses a cultural character defined by a quiet, deliberate pace that emphasizes personal connection and community engagement. Notable landmarks stand as markers of this identity, reflecting a preference for enduring structures that anchor the neighborhood in a shared sense of place. Residents frequently gather for local events that celebrate the changing seasons, fostering a social atmosphere that feels both grounded and approachable. Throughout the years, the area has been associated with figures such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, whose childhood ties to the region reflect the enduring appeal of its refined, pastoral character. Whether one is visiting the nearby Pottersville Falls or simply navigating the local thoroughfares, Bernards offers an environment where the weight of history and the pulse of modern life exist in a balanced, thoughtful harmony.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pleasant Valley Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 094° E
Liberty Corner (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 176° S
Rebel Hill (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 330° NW
Sieminski Theater (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 204° SW
Summit at Basking Ridge (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 065° NE
Bernards Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 128° SE
Second Watchung Greenway (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 203° SW
Ridge PAC (Arts Centre) — 2.2 mi, 042° NE
Dead River (Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 120° SE
Basking Ridge Oak Tree (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 028° NE
Devil's Tree (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 189° S
McEvoy Tract (State Park) — 3.1 mi, 100° E
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.2 mi, 070° E · 16k acres
Primrose Brook Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 042° NE
Stransky Nature Trails (Nature Reserve) — 4.5 mi, 134° SE
9/11 Monument (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 081° E
George Dealaman Nature Trail and Pond (Nature Reserve) — 4.7 mi, 131° SE
Gabriel's Fountain Paddy Wagon (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 172° S
Historical Marker (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 028° NE
Peapack Gallery Paintings (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 305° NW
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 5.6 mi, 050° NE · 3,611 acres
Scenic View at Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 6.7 mi, 127° SE
Morris Aqueduct Company Vault (Historic Ruins) — 7.0 mi, 017° N
Arcaro Award Gallery Inc (Gallery) — 7.8 mi, 204° SW
Hamilton Street Gallery (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 163° S
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 8.1 mi, 166° S
Bockoven Sawmill (Historic Ruins) — 8.4 mi, 343° N
The Lost Boys Statues (Public Artwork) — 8.4 mi, 201° S
Legend Rock (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 002° N
F M Kirby Shakespeare Theatre (Theatre) — 10.0 mi, 051° NE

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