Explore East Brunswick, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for East Brunswick, 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 East Brunswick.
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 | East Brunswick |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.427884 |
| Longitude | -74.415984 |
| Population | 47,500 |
| Density | 980.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 08816 |
| Area Code | 908 |
| County Seat | New Brunswick |
East Brunswick occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of its waterways and the gentle transition from suburban development to protected natural spaces. It lies 2.0 miles southwest of South River, NJ (from South River, NJ: bearing 231°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south of Edison. The proximity to the coast, situated roughly twenty-one miles from the open sea, allows the salt-tinged air to occasionally drift inland toward the local flora. Beaverdam Brook meanders through the landscape just a mile away, providing a steady, rhythmic pulse to the local terrain. Further afield, the horizon is anchored by the distant elevation of Bunker Hill, while the serene waters of Treasure Lake remain a notable point of interest eleven miles out. Residents often enjoy the open space at the Senior Center Recreation Area, which serves as a vital green lung for the surrounding neighborhoods.
Industrial development in East Brunswick evolved from early agricultural roots into a sophisticated hub of commerce and modern enterprise. The local economy has long benefited from its strategic position near major transit corridors, fostering a diverse workforce that balances professional services with light manufacturing. Over the decades, the municipality shifted from its rural heritage to a suburban landscape that supports a wide array of businesses and retail centers. This economic transition reflects a broader regional trend where the density of the state encourages a complex interplay of labor and innovation. Even as the character of the land has changed, the underlying work ethic remains a defining feature of the people who call East Brunswick home.
Cultural life in East Brunswick is marked by a steady, thoughtful pace that prioritizes community engagement and the preservation of shared spaces. Landmarks such as the William L Hutcheson Memorial Forest provide an essential connection to the natural world, offering a glimpse into the ecology of the region nine miles away. The social calendar is punctuated by local events that bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of belonging in a modern, mobile age. Notable figures like the actor David Hyde Pierce have roots in the region, bringing a touch of broader recognition to the local identity. Whether exploring the nearby expanse of the Kilmer Bowl or enjoying the quietude near Clancy Island, residents find a balanced life that values both the convenience of the present and the stability of the land.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Brunswick, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.427884, -74.415984. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for East Brunswick includes the ZIP code (08816), telephone area code (908), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |