Cedar Grove, Ocean County
Cedar Grove, New Jersey — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cedar Grove, Ocean County.
| City | Cedar Grove |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.973451 |
| Longitude | -74.168474 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Cedar Grove is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. Cedar Grove is located at 39.9735°N, 74.1685°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7009.0.
Cedar Grove exhales the salty tang of the Atlantic, a gentle breath carried on a constant breeze that rustles the leaves of its namesake trees. It lies 2.1 miles north-east of Toms River, NJ (from Toms River, NJ: bearing 49°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east of Ocean County. Here, the landscape unfolds in a mosaic of low-lying terrain, where marsh grasses yield to the dappled shade of maritime forests, and the occasional glint of sunlight on a winding creek promises the nearby ocean. The air itself feels softened, carrying the distant cries of gulls and the low hum of unseen life stirring in the wetlands. Roads meander like lazy rivers, their asphalt softened by the persistent humidity, guiding one through a world where the sky feels immense and the horizon is a constant, beckoning line. The history of Cedar Grove is one of quiet resilience, shaped by the ebb and flow of tides and the shifting currents of the maritime economy. For generations, its shores have been a source of livelihood, from the bounty of the sea to the timber harvested from its coastal woodlands, a legacy still whispered in the weathered clapboard of its older buildings. While the clam beds and fishing fleets may have changed, the spirit of industry endures, adapting to new ventures that sustain this coastal enclave. Though not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling thoroughfares, Cedar Grove holds its own distinct character, a subtle charm born of its proximity to the vast ocean and the enduring strength of its natural setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cedar Grove, 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 Cedar Grove and Ocean County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cedar Grove is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Cedar Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |