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Hawthorne New Jersey Map

Explore Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, New Jersey

How to Use This Hawthorne, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.949265
Longitude	-74.153755
Population	19,637
Density	2285.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	07506, 07507
Area Code	973, 862
County Seat	Paterson
School District	Hawthorne Borough School District

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About Hawthorne, New Jersey

Hawthorne is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 19,637. The population density is 2285.1 people per km². Hawthorne is located at 40.9493°N, 74.1538°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Hawthorne is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 07506, 07507.

Hawthorne maintains a quiet presence where the gentle flow of Goffle Brook defines the local terrain. It lies 1.3 miles west-northwest of Fair Lawn, NJ (from Fair Lawn, NJ: bearing 298°T), and is situated 2.4 miles north-northeast of Paterson. The landscape rises toward the Watchung Mountains, which cast long, violet shadows over the residential streets as the sun descends. Residents often find respite at the Ecological Education Walkway, a space that preserves the quiet intersection of suburban life and the natural world. Only a short distance away, the rushing waters of Passaic Falls provide a constant, low-frequency hum that seems to anchor the surrounding basin. Those who look toward the horizon might catch a glimpse of the distant, hazy heights of the Ramapo Mountain State Forest, while Van Winkles Pond offers a serene, reflective surface nearby to break the rhythm of the day.

Hawthorne carries the weight of a working-class legacy, rooted in the industrial shifts that once moved across the Saddle River Valley. Early mills and factories established a foundation of labor that eventually transformed into the diverse commercial landscape seen today. While the local economy has evolved, the sense of industrious purpose remains, echoing the persistence of those who first settled these lands. Even as modern transit lines connect Hawthorne to the broader region, the neighborhood maintains its own distinct economic character. The air here holds the faint, metallic scent of industry tempered by the greenery of the surrounding yards, a sensory reminder of the transition from manufacturing hubs to contemporary residential life.

Hawthorne preserves a cultural identity shaped by generations who have walked its sidewalks and gathered in its public spaces. The town’s atmosphere is defined by the steady, unpretentious pace of daily life, where neighbors recognize one another in the morning light. Notable figures have emerged from this environment, including the celebrated novelist Joyce Carol Oates, who spent formative years here, and the iconic comedian Lou Costello, whose presence still resonates in the regional memory. Events occurring throughout the year foster a sense of continuity, bringing people together under the canopy of local trees. Whether observing the seasonal changes near the water or walking the quiet lanes, one senses the understated pride of a place that values its own history and the people who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hawthorne Theaters (Cinema) — 0.1 mi, 242° SW
Ecological Education Walkway (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.3 mi, 232° SW
Wagaraw Field (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 168° S
Hawthorne Pool & Tennis (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 202° S
Lafayette Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 248° W
Columbia Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 089° E
Glen Rock Borough Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 062° NE
Glen Rock Borough Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 056° NE
Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 196° S
Preakness Mountain Macrosite (Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 276° W
High Mountain (Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 281° W
William Paterson University Galleries (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 259° W
Saddle River County Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 071° E
Andrew McBride (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 203° SW
Lou Costello Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 208° SW
High Mountain Park Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 301° NW
American Flag Rock (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 302° NW
Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 2.7 mi, 302° NW
Opus One (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 041° NE
Basalt Beach (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 317° NW
School House Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 051° NE
Franklin Clove (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 298° NW
Thomas Kinkade (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 084° E
Bergen County Zoological Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.6 mi, 101° E
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad ALCO Type S-2 Locomotive (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 129° SE
Infinite Scenic (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 256° W
Breslin Auditorium (Theatre) — 6.4 mi, 152° SE
L. Howard Fox Theater (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 200° S
Ringwood State Park (State Park) — 9.7 mi, 340° N
Harriman State Park (State Park) — 11.7 mi, 360° N

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