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Bridgewater New Jersey Map

Explore Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater, New Jersey

How to Use This Bridgewater, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.592985
Longitude	-74.626378
Population	46,000
Density	560.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08807
Area Code	908
County Seat	Somerville

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About Bridgewater, New Jersey

Bridgewater is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 46,000. The population density is 560.0 people per km². Bridgewater is located at 40.5930°N, 74.6264°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08807.

Bridgewater presents a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet movement of Peters Brook as it winds through the terrain. It lies 1.6 miles northwest of Somerville, NJ (from Somerville, NJ: bearing 326°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north of Hamilton. The water flows past Slattery Park, where the afternoon light often catches the shifting currents in a display of silver and shadow. Beyond this immediate vicinity, the earth rises toward the distant, solid presence of Middlebrook Heights, providing a firm boundary to the horizon. To the north, the waters of Washington Valley Reservoir remain calm, held in a basin that offers a respite from the daily pace of life. Further afield, the rugged terrain of Chimney Rock Gorge hints at the ancient geological forces that shaped this inland expanse. The land here possesses a steady, enduring quality, far removed from the shifting edges of the distant coastline.

Bridgewater emerged from a history of agricultural roots that gradually gave way to the modern sprawl of commerce and suburban development. The local economy thrives on a diverse foundation of corporate headquarters and professional services, drawing strength from a workforce that values both productivity and stability. Industry here has transitioned from the soil to the glass-and-steel offices that define the modern skyline. These centers of employment anchor the rhythm of the workweek, ensuring that Bridgewater remains a vital node in the regional economy. The persistence of its commercial sector reflects a pragmatic ambition, turning the quiet fields of the past into the functional infrastructure of the present.

Bridgewater fosters a cultural character that balances the quiet introspection of suburban life with the energy of a busy professional environment. Residents often gather at Slattery Park for community activities, finding a common ground beneath the canopy of local trees. While the proximity of Mettlers Woods offers a sense of connection to the deeper, wilder history of the region, the daily life of the populace is decidedly forward-looking. The community remembers its own with pride, counting figures like the notable musician Steve Vai and the esteemed author Peter Benchley among those who have connections to this geography. Whether under the stark clarity of a winter sun or the heavy, humid air of late summer, the character of Bridgewater is marked by a quiet, collective resilience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Slattery Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 184° S
Green Knoll Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 321° NW
Prince Rodgers Park (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 115° SE
Clarks Woods (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 187° S
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 031° NE
Joseph S. Frelinghuysen Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 194° S
Arcaro Award Gallery Inc (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 193° S
Raritan River Greenway (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 189° S
Raritan Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 199° S
John Basilone Statue (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 200° S
The Lost Boys Statues (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 188° S
Raritan River Confluence State Park (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 264° W
Devil's Tree (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 041° NE
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 142° SE
South Branch Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 296° NW
John Sanford Farmland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.9 mi, 233° SW
Sieminski Theater (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 027° NE
Hamilton Street Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 113° SE
Stransky Nature Trails (Nature Reserve) — 6.4 mi, 069° E
Readington Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 277° W
Scenic View at Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 8.2 mi, 080° E
Ridge PAC (Arts Centre) — 8.2 mi, 031° NE
Peapack Gallery Paintings (Gallery) — 8.6 mi, 349° N
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.7 mi, 041° NE · 16k acres
Basking Ridge Oak Tree (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 027° NE
Paul Robeson Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 10.0 mi, 118° SE
Rutgers Cinema (Cinema) — 11.0 mi, 115° SE
Livingston Theater (Theatre) — 11.2 mi, 115° SE
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 11.4 mi, 038° NE · 3,611 acres

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