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Glassboro New Jersey Map

Explore Glassboro, 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 Glassboro, New Jersey

How to Use This Glassboro, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	39.702892
Longitude	-75.111842
Population	23,149
Density	959.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08028
Area Code	856, 609
County Seat	Woodbury
School District	Glassboro Borough School District

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About Glassboro, New Jersey

Glassboro is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 23,149. The population density is 959.0 people per km². Glassboro is located at 39.7029°N, 75.1118°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Glassboro is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08028.

Glassboro occupies a flat, inland expanse of southern New Jersey where the horizon remains wide and open against the sky. The Chestnut Branch flows quietly through the landscape, acting as a persistent witness to the changing seasons and the slow growth of the surrounding acreage. Residents often find solace in the calm waters of Lake Oberst, a singular point of stillness located only a mile from the center of activity. While Sandy Ridge rests far off in the distance, the immediate terrain remains defined by low, fertile plains that once supported extensive agricultural efforts. At the center of the grid, Town Square serves as the primary gathering space, offering a patch of green that anchors the daily movement of the people.

Glassboro traces its origins to the glassmaking industry that thrived here due to the local availability of sand and timber. This foundational history transformed the economy, shifting from early manufacturing to a focus on education and modern services. As the glass furnaces eventually cooled, the presence of Rowan University emerged as the primary engine for local development and professional life. Today, the economy sustains itself through a blend of academic employment, retail commerce, and small-scale enterprise that keeps the daily pace steady and purposeful. Many families continue to build their lives here, drawn by the stability of a region that has successfully transitioned from its industrial roots to a more contemporary, service-oriented model.

Cultural identity in Glassboro is deeply influenced by the academic energy radiating from the university, which regularly hosts public lectures and cultural programs. Notable landmarks like the historic Hollybush Mansion serve as reminders of significant diplomatic moments that occurred within these quiet borders. Residents often gather for local events in Town Square, where the rhythms of the seasons are marked by community celebrations and seasonal markets. Among those who have spent time in Glassboro, the former United States President Woodrow Wilson remains a figure of historical interest, having held the famous 1967 summit at the Hollybush estate. This blend of academic rigor and local memory gives the place a distinct atmosphere, one where the urgency of the present moment always sits comfortably alongside the weight of the past.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memoral Plaza (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 303° NW
The Glassblower (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 324° NW
Laser Show Parking (Cinema) — 0.6 mi, 313° NW
Edelman Planetarium (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 316° NW
New Street Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 071° E
Glassboro Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 119° SE
Pfleeger Concert Hall (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 321° NW
Boyd Recital Hall (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 318° NW
Glassborough Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 142° SE
Glassboro Borough Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 020° N
Alcyon Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 325° NW
Washington Lake Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 011° N
Scotland Run Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 182° S
Corporal Steven Levy Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 017° N
Firefighters' Memorial (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 018° N
Fishing Pier (Viewpoint) — 4.4 mi, 131° SE
White Oak Branch Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 120° SE
Jesse Ridgway's House (Attraction) — 8.4 mi, 194° S
Salem River Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 9.8 mi, 247° SW
Bowling (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 251° W
Parvin State Park (State Park) — 11.5 mi, 189° S
Marlton Park Entrance (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 255° W
Centerton Golf Course (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 191° S
Fort Mercer (Historic Ruins) — 12.4 mi, 340° N
Thundergut Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Wilderness) — 12.7 mi, 230° SW
Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 13.0 mi, 143° SE
Greenfield Hall (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 018° N
Ernest A Ford Art Studios (Arts Centre) — 15.9 mi, 002° N
The Mario Lanza Institute and Museum (Museum) — 16.1 mi, 350° N
African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey (Museum) — 16.3 mi, 127° SE

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