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Dunellen New Jersey Map

Explore Dunellen, 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 Dunellen, New Jersey

How to Use This Dunellen, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.58927
Longitude	-74.47182
Population	7,637
Density	2776.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08812
Area Code	908
County Seat	New Brunswick
School District	Dunellen Borough School District

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About Dunellen, New Jersey

Dunellen is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,637. The population density is 2776.5 people per km². Dunellen is located at 40.5893°N, 74.4718°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Dunellen is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08812.

Dunellen reveals itself as a landscape defined by the steady, unassuming presence of Bonygutt Brook, which carves a path through the terrain with quiet purpose. It lies 1.6 miles northeast of Middlesex, NJ (from Middlesex, NJ: bearing 44°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north-northwest of Edison. The horizon is anchored by the distant silhouette of Middlebrook Heights, providing a firm boundary that keeps the eye focused on the immediate, intricate texture of the inland plains. Residents often find a moment of stillness at New Market Pond, where the water catches the low-hanging sun of late afternoon, casting long, amber shadows across the banks. The proximity of Unknown Park offers a local patch of green space that grounds the everyday experience of the neighborhood. Beyond the immediate view, the geography remains consistently terrestrial, far removed from the brine and movement of the distant coast.

Dunellen emerged from the expansion of rail infrastructure, a development that transformed the local economy from its agricultural roots into a hub of transit and small-scale industry. The rhythm of life here was long dictated by the movement of goods and passengers, fostering a sturdy, working-class character that persists in the architecture of the older storefronts. While the manufacturing intensity of the past has softened, the infrastructure remains a testament to an era when the railroad functioned as the primary artery of growth. Economic activity has since transitioned toward a diverse collection of local businesses that cater to the daily needs of those who call the area home. This legacy of labor and transit contributes to an atmosphere of resilience, where the history of the rails is still felt in the vibrations of the passing lines.

Cultural identity in Dunellen is shaped by a long-standing emphasis on community engagement and the preservation of shared public spaces. Local events frequently center around the public squares, where the high school marching band’s performances serve as a seasonal barometer for the spirit of the residents. While the area does not claim world-famous figures, its character is forged by the collective contributions of generations who have prioritized education and civic participation. Landmarks such as the historic train station serve as focal points for the social life of the people, anchoring the downtown area with a sense of continuity. The air on quiet evenings carries a distinct lack of pretension, reflecting a place that values the steady, predictable progression of its own seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 353° N
Columbus Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 141° SE
Mountainview Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 261° W
Washington Rock State Park (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 355° N
Warrenbrook Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 341° N
Veterans War Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 224° SW
Abraham Lincoln (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 223° SW
Green Brook Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 043° NE
Scenic View at Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 359° N
Ambrose and Dotys Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 196° S
George Dealaman Nature Trail and Pond (Nature Reserve) — 3.1 mi, 324° NW
Stransky Nature Trails (Nature Reserve) — 3.3 mi, 320° NW
Memorial Cannon 02 (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 237° SW
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 226° SW
Hamilton Street Gallery (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 238° SW
Life Forms (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 174° S
Paul Robeson Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 171° S
Rutgers Cinema (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 158° S
Livingston Art Center (Arts Centre) — 5.0 mi, 156° SE
Old Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 035° NE
Rutgers Geology Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 168° S
Devil's Tree (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 296° NW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.6 mi, 353° N · 16k acres
Stress Factory Comedy Club (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 167° S
Acting Out Metuchen (Theatre) — 6.7 mi, 119° SE
Galerie Westerhoff (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 120° SE
Bowery Art Collective (Gallery) — 6.8 mi, 121° SE
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.6 mi, 003° N · 3,611 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 17.8 mi, 102° E · 47k acres

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