Dutch Neck New Jersey Map

About Dutch Neck, New Jersey

Dutch Neck is a locality in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. Dutch Neck is located at 40.2823°N, 74.6138°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Dutch Neck lies cradled by the gentle embrace of the Delaware River, its landscape a verdant tapestry of fertile farmland and quiet woodlands. It lies 3.6 miles south-south-east of West Windsor, NJ (from West Windsor, NJ: bearing 159°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-north-east of Trenton. The broad, slow-moving water, a constant, murmuring presence, shapes the terrain, its currents whispering secrets to the reeds that line its banks. Rolling fields, quilted in shades of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of mature oak and maple trees. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of freshly turned soil and the distant, briny tang of the river. In the soft, diffused light of late afternoon, the landscape seems to hold its breath, a tranquil pause before the evening descends. The history of Dutch Neck is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its soil, a legacy passed down through generations of hardworking families who cultivated these lands. Early settlers, drawn by the rich alluvial deposits, established a community that thrived on the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a tradition that continues to define the local economy. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring presence of old farmsteads, their weathered barns standing sentinel against the sky, tells a story of resilience and quiet prosperity. The river, beyond its scenic beauty, has always been a vital artery, supporting small-scale fishing and providing a pathway for trade that once connected Dutch Neck to wider markets, a subtle echo of its past as a place of commerce and connection.

About This Dutch Neck Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dutch Neck, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.282331, -74.613768. 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 Dutch Neck and Mercer County.

Detailed location data for Dutch Neck includes the ZIP code (08550), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Mercer County (Trenton), and school district assignment (Cumberland Regional 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 Dutch Neck is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.