Cranbury New Jersey Map

About Cranbury, New Jersey

Cranbury is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,000. The population density is 155.0 people per km². Cranbury is located at 40.3162°N, 74.5138°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8512.

Cranbury unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of cultivated fields. It lies 3.3 miles north-north-east of East Windsor, NJ (from East Windsor, NJ: bearing 23°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-south-west of East Brunswick. The land here is a mosaic of verdant farms, their orderly rows of crops a calming sight under the wide, ever-changing New Jersey sky. Mature trees, their branches reaching like supplicating arms, line the quiet roads, offering dappled shade in the summer and a fiery spectacle in the autumn. The houses, many with wide porches and histories etched into their very timbers, speak of a settled, enduring presence, a quiet dignity that seems to absorb the passing seasons. The heart of Cranbury beats with a history that stretches back to its colonial beginnings, a legacy evident in its preserved architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents. Once a crossroads of commerce, its local economy has long been tied to the fertile soil, a tradition that continues with thriving agricultural operations and a burgeoning appreciation for farm-to-table freshness. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the town has maintained a distinct character, a place where the pace of life allows for genuine connection, and where the enduring appeal of a close-knit community remains its most distinctive feature.

About This Cranbury Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cranbury, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.31622, -74.513764. 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 Cranbury and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Cranbury includes the ZIP code (08512), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), and school district assignment (Cranbury Township School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cranbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.