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Colonia New Jersey Map

Explore Colonia, 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 Colonia, New Jersey

How to Use This Colonia, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.589329
Longitude	-74.311415
Population	18,609
Density	1782.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07067
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	New Brunswick
School District	Woodbridge Township School District

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About Colonia, New Jersey

Colonia is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 18,609. The population density is 1782.9 people per km². Colonia is located at 40.5893°N, 74.3114°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07067.

Colonia breathes with the quiet persistence of a landscape defined by the steady, rhythmic flow of the South Branch Rahway River.

It lies 1.8 miles west of Passaic, NJ (from Passaic, NJ: bearing 274°T), and is situated 6.9 miles northeast of Essex.

The water carves a path through the earth here, offering a cooling presence that balances the suburban expanse of the surrounding terrain. To the west, the distant rise of Long Hill serves as a silent, gray sentinel against the horizon, anchoring the view for those who pause to look beyond the immediate tree line. While the open expanse of Gravesend Bay remains some fifteen miles away, the air in Colonia often carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of the tides, a subtle reminder of the vast Atlantic reaching toward the land. Residents find solace in the local greenery of Merrill Park, where the afternoon sun catches the leaves in a display of flickering light. Further afield, the deeper, sheltered silence of the William L Hutcheson Memorial Forest provides a sanctuary for those seeking the stillness of older, undisturbed woods.

Colonia emerged from the steady development of the region, growing alongside the rails and roads that connected workers to the wider industrial pulse of the state. The local economy maintains a grounded character, shaped by a history of transit and service that keeps the pace of life industrious yet measured. While the nearby Middlesex Reservoir provides a necessary stillness to the landscape, the daily energy of the neighborhood remains focused on the practicalities of modern employment and trade. Families have established their lives here over generations, contributing to a stability that resists the frantic shifts of larger, more transient urban centers. The proximity to the Kilmer Bowl serves as a geographic marker of the local topography, reminding inhabitants of the subtle depressions and rises that define the ground beneath their feet. This persistent, working-class spirit ensures that Colonia remains a place where the focus stays firmly on the maintenance of home and the continuity of community life.

Cultural life in Colonia reflects a diverse blend of traditions, creating a neighborhood identity that feels both welcoming and unpretentiously authentic. Merrill Park serves as the social anchor of the area, providing a venue for local gatherings and the simple, everyday interactions that define a neighborhood. The area counts the celebrated musician Jon Bon Jovi among its notable former residents, his presence serving as a point of local pride that underscores the town's connection to the broader cultural fabric of the state. Annual events in Colonia prioritize local participation, fostering a sense of belonging that is rarely found in more anonymous settings. Even as the years pass, the character of the streets remains steady, marked by a familiar, grounded atmosphere that values consistency over spectacle. Residents often observe the shifting seasons from their porches, watching the light change across the lawns as the evening settles over the quiet, suburban landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Merrill Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 152° SE
Kennedy Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 224° SW
Milton Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 020° N
Peter J Esposito Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 008° N
Clark Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 016° N
8k Cinemas Movie City (Cinema) — 1.9 mi, 231° SW
Edison State Park (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 215° SW
Rahway River Parkway (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 029° NE
SeaQuest (Aquarium) — 2.3 mi, 164° S
Pin Oak Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 094° E
Soldiers and Sailors (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 210° SW
Designers Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 356° N
Woodbridge Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 141° SE
Garwood War Memorial (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 353° N
Acting Out Metuchen (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 219° SW
Freedom Plaza (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 217° SW
Galerie Westerhoff (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 218° SW
Bowery Art Collective (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 216° SW
South Avenue Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.4 mi, 354° N
Cranford Movie Theater (Cinema) — 4.6 mi, 003° N
Staten Island Boat Graveyard (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 114° SE
Sandy Ground Historical Society (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 124° SE
Angelina's (Viewpoint) — 6.1 mi, 149° SE
Studio Theater (Public Artwork) — 6.5 mi, 206° SW
Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 206° SW
Monster Mini Golf (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 216° SW
Aakawaxung Munahanung (Historic Ruins) — 6.9 mi, 153° SE
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 9.5 mi, 107° E · 47k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 10.7 mi, 326° NW · 3,611 acres
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.7 mi, 329° NW · 16k acres

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