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Highland Park New Jersey Map

Explore Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, New Jersey

How to Use This Highland Park, New Jersey Map

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

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	Highland Park
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Middlesex County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.500795
Longitude	-74.427911
Population	15,072
Density	3195.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08030
Area Code	856, 609
County Seat	New Brunswick
School District	Highland Park Borough School District

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About Highland Park, New Jersey

Highland Park is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 15,072. The population density is 3195.7 people per km². Highland Park is located at 40.5008°N, 74.4279°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Highland Park is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08030.

Highland Park greets the dawn with a quiet clarity that defines its unique position within the broader landscape. It lies 1.3 miles west of Piscataway, NJ (from Piscataway, NJ: bearing 260°T), and is situated 1.7 miles south-southwest of Edison. The Raritan River flows steadily just one mile away, serving as a vital artery that shapes the character of the terrain. Residents often find respite at Westons Mill Pond, where the water mirrors the shifting colors of the sky. To the west, the distant outline of Middlebrook Heights provides a constant, anchored presence against the horizon. The local geography is further defined by the presence of Clancy Island and the gentle depression of Kilmer Bowl, both situated a mere two miles from the center. Even in the bustle of daily life, the presence of the Felton Tot Lot offers a small, immediate space for pause and reflection.

Highland Park maintains a narrative of growth that mirrors the industrious spirit of the surrounding region. The local economy has long evolved from its earlier foundations to support a diverse range of small businesses and professional services that sustain the neighborhood. Many residents find employment in the academic and research sectors, which have historically flourished in this part of the state. The proximity to the William L Hutcheson Memorial Forest serves as a reminder of the area’s commitment to preserving the natural fiber of the land despite modern development. The nearby coastal influence, felt approximately 21 miles from the open sea, brings a distinct salt-tinged breeze that occasionally travels inland toward the Rocky Reach. This steady cadence of labor and commerce keeps the pace of life here both purposeful and grounded.

Highland Park cultivates an atmosphere where intellectual curiosity and community engagement thrive in equal measure. The cultural life of the area is enriched by its proximity to esteemed institutions of higher learning, which bring a youthful energy to the local streets. Notable figures, such as the acclaimed author David Levithan, have roots here, lending a creative spirit to the local consciousness. Throughout the year, seasonal festivals and public gatherings at local parks bring neighbors together to celebrate the changing seasons. The sight of evening light filtering through the trees near the Raritan River remains a quiet highlight for those who walk these paths regularly. It is a place where the individual finds room to breathe, comfortably balancing the demands of a busy world with the simple beauty of a well-tended home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Highland Park Doughboy (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 089° E
Johnson Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 265° W
Boyd Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 245° SW
Donaldson Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 162° S
Stress Factory Comedy Club (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 246° SW
Walking Man (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 266° W
Raritan River Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 180° S
Colonel John Neilson (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 239° SW
Saint Peter the Apostle R.C. Church (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 258° W
Rutgers Geology Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 262° W
Levin Theater (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 198° S
New Brunswick Art Center (Arts Centre) — 1.1 mi, 235° SW
Camp Kilmer Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 358° N
Buccleuch Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 284° W
Livingston Art Center (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 349° N
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 1.7 mi, 286° W
Rutgers Cinema (Cinema) — 1.8 mi, 344° N
Monster Mini Golf (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 070° E
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 243° SW
BASeCAMP Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 054° NE
Bowery Art Collective (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 053° NE
Galerie Westerhoff (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 052° NE
Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.4 mi, 248° W
8k Cinemas Movie City (Cinema) — 6.8 mi, 043° NE
SeaQuest (Aquarium) — 7.8 mi, 060° NE
Scenic View at Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 8.1 mi, 343° N
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.0 mi, 347° N · 16k acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 15.3 mi, 081° E · 47k acres

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