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East Orange New Jersey Map

Explore East Orange, 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 East Orange, New Jersey

How to Use This East Orange, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.767323
Longitude	-74.204868
Population	69,612
Density	6842.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	07017, 07018, 07019
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Newark
School District	East Orange City School District

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About East Orange, New Jersey

East Orange is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 69,612. The population density is 6842.5 people per km². East Orange is located at 40.7673°N, 74.2049°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. East Orange is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 07017, 07018, 07019.

East Orange occupies a dense, urbanized stretch of land defined by the interplay of infrastructure and the lingering presence of natural water tables. It lies 1.5 miles east of Orange, NJ (from Orange, NJ: bearing 99°T), and is situated 7.7 miles west-northwest of Bergen. The physical character of East Orange is marked by its proximity to the coast, sitting thirteen miles from the open sea, where the maritime air occasionally softens the harsh edges of the metropolitan sprawl. While the landscape is largely built-up, the flow of the Second River, located two miles away, provides a quiet, persistent reminder of the region’s hydrological depth. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Columbian Park, a local focal point that serves as the primary green lungs for the neighborhood, standing in contrast to the distant, hazy silhouette of Stony Hill rising four miles to the north.

History in East Orange emerged from the gradual transformation of colonial-era agricultural land into a burgeoning residential and industrial hub. As the surrounding region expanded, the settlement evolved from a quiet outpost into a distinct municipality shaped by the rapid movement of people and the arrival of the railroad. The development of East Orange mirrored the broader shifts in the state, transitioning from rural plots to a grid of streets and multi-family dwellings that accommodated the wave of workers seeking proximity to the nearby urban centers. Even today, the architectural bones of the older residential districts whisper of a time when the town served as a vital, thriving satellite to the major economic engines of the coast.

Economic vitality in East Orange relies on a diverse base of commercial enterprise, local services, and a robust network of transportation links that connect the workforce to the broader regional economy. The infrastructure, characterized by its dense grid and accessibility, facilitates the daily movement of commuters heading toward the Morris Canal Basin or the distant harbor zones. While East Orange does not house major universities within its immediate borders, it serves as a gateway for students and professionals who utilize the transit arteries to reach the academic institutions of the surrounding counties. Small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented businesses remain the bedrock of the local economy, providing a steady, if quiet, rhythm to the working day.

Culture in East Orange is defined by a deep-seated pride and a vibrant, evolving social life that pulses through its neighborhoods. While residents often look toward the professional teams of the larger metropolitan area for major sports, the local spirit is captured in the community gatherings and seasonal festivals held within the grounds of Columbian Park. The air in the evenings carries the faint, salty suggestion of the Wallabout Channel, grounding the suburban experience in a wider, coastal context. Famous figures who have walked these streets, such as the legendary singer Dionne Warwick, reflect the town’s long-standing connection to the arts and the resilience of its creative spirit, which continues to inform the character of East Orange as it moves forward.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Haire Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 184° S
School Playground (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 185° S
Watsessing Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 347° N
Branch Brook Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 115° SE
Prudential Concert Grove (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 123° SE
Althea Gibson Statue (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 065° NE
VanFossan Theater (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 014° N
Morris Canal Lock 16 East (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 142° SE
The Bent (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 141° SE
Newark ArtSpace (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 125° SE
Rosa Parks (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 148° SE
Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 134° SE
Paul Robeson Galleries (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 136° SE
Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 134° SE
Broadway Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 014° N
Center Stage Gallery (Arts Centre) — 2.8 mi, 354° N
Eagle Rock Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 321° NW
AMC DINE-IN Essex Green 9 (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 304° NW
Bow Tie Cinemas South Orange (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 244° SW
South Mountain Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 274° W
Big Cat Country (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 270° W
Birds of Prey (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 270° W
Bear Country (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 271° W
Australian Outback (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 270° W
Liberty State Park (State Park) — 8.5 mi, 123° SE
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.4 mi, 255° W · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 11.6 mi, 257° W · 3,611 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 13.5 mi, 147° SE · 47k acres

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