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Burlington New Jersey Map

Explore Burlington, 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 Burlington, New Jersey

How to Use This Burlington, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.078824
Longitude	-74.852483
Population	9,743
Density	1239.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08016
Area Code	856, 609
County Seat	Mount Holly
School District	Burlington City School District

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About Burlington, New Jersey

Burlington is a locality in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,743. The population density is 1239.5 people per km². Burlington is located at 40.0788°N, 74.8525°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Burlington is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08016.

Burlington occupies a quiet stretch of land defined by the steady, persistent presence of the Delaware River. It lies 3.0 miles north of Willingboro, NJ (from Willingboro, NJ: bearing 4°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east-southeast of Bensalem. The landscape here is characterized by flat, fertile plains that transition into the subtle rise of Laurel Hill, which stands as a modest sentinel over the local topography. The air often carries a stillness that gathers in the late afternoon, cooling the corridors of the neighborhood before the sun dips below the horizon. Residents of Burlington find themselves surrounded by a terrain that favors long, level vistas rather than dramatic heights, with the greenery of John F Kennedy Park serving as a primary point of connection between the built environment and the open earth.

Settlement in this region began as a confluence of colonial ambitions, rooted in the strategic necessity of the riverbank as a gateway for early trade and expansion. Burlington emerged from these foundational layers, slowly growing from a colonial outpost into a formal municipality that retained the character of its original planning. The architecture of the older districts reflects the endurance of these early days, where brick and timber tell the story of generations who turned the soil and navigated the waterways. Over the centuries, Burlington has maintained a sense of continuity, preserving the remnants of its past within the daily routines of a modern, working population that still respects the weight of its origins.

Commerce and industry in Burlington have evolved alongside the regional infrastructure, shifting from the traditional trade of the riverfront to a diverse economy supported by regional transit corridors. While the local economy is bolstered by various small-scale industries and service sectors, the proximity to major transit routes ensures that Burlington remains accessible to a broader labor market. Education and public resources remain central to the town's maintenance, with local infrastructure designed to facilitate the movement of goods and people across the plains. Although Van Sciver Lake lies several miles to the north, its presence contributes to the broader ecological character of the inland region, grounding the local economy in a landscape that values utility and steady growth.

Cultural life in Burlington unfolds through a series of annual gatherings that bring neighbors together to celebrate the changing seasons and shared identity. While the town does not house major professional athletic franchises, local interest remains anchored in the broader regional sports culture that permeates the surrounding inland plains. Notable landmarks, such as the historic dwellings that line the older streets, serve as reminders of the figures who once walked these paths, including individuals of historical significance who helped shape the early identity of the state. Life here moves with a deliberate, measured pace, whether one is walking through the grounds of John F Kennedy Park or observing the light as it catches the leaves of the trees in Five Mile Woods Forest Preserve, creating a sense of place that is both modest and enduring.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 017° N
Burlington Island (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 358° N
John F Kennedy Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 228° SW
Marsh Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 317° NW
The Ring (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 345° N
Harriet Ross Tubman Statue (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 346° N
Puerto Rican Garita Replica Monument (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 346° N
High Cross Celtic Monument (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 348° N
Assiscunk Creek Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 102° E
Delaware Canal State Park (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 342° N
Neshaminy State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 265° W
Neshaminy State Park - Tidal Marsh Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.6 mi, 265° W
Historic Bolton Mansion (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 007° N
Andalusia Mansion (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 258° W
Pennsbury Manor State Park (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 049° NE
Moster Rock Theater (Theatre) — 7.3 mi, 352° N
Blast Off (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 351° N
Lingzi Art Center (Arts Centre) — 7.3 mi, 348° N
Abby's Paradise Theater (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 352° N
Neshaminy Falls Park (Historic Ruins) — 7.4 mi, 311° NW
Vapor Trail (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 352° N
Historic Fallsington Inc. (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 014° N

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