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Hillsborough New Jersey Map

Explore Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough, New Jersey

How to Use This Hillsborough, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.508074
Longitude	-74.65288
Population	22,214
Density	1071.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08844
Area Code	908
County Seat	Somerville
School District	Hillsborough Township School District

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About Hillsborough, New Jersey

Hillsborough is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 22,214. The population density is 1071.8 people per km². Hillsborough is located at 40.5081°N, 74.6529°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08844.

Hillsborough maintains a quiet presence defined by its sprawling, verdant landscape and the steady movement of inland life. It lies 2.0 miles south of Hamilton, NJ (from Hamilton, NJ: bearing 190°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west-southwest of Franklin Somerset County. The terrain here is shaped by the gentle persistence of Royce Brook, which winds through the earth, marking the land with its subtle, silver presence. In the distance, the silhouettes of Middlebrook Heights provide a firm boundary against the sky, grounding the horizon in a permanent, hazy blue. Residents often find solace in the expansive acreage of the Hillsborough Twp Open Space, where the grass grows thick and wild under the changing light of the seasons. To the west, the subtle depressions of Royce Valley offer a low-lying contrast to the surrounding fields, while the deep, ancient shadows of Mettlers Woods stand as a testament to the region's enduring natural heritage.

Agriculture once dictated the rhythm of daily existence in Hillsborough, as farmers worked the dark, fertile soil long before suburban development arrived. The local economy has since transitioned, shifting from traditional harvests to a diverse mix of professional services and modern commercial enterprises that fuel the contemporary pace of life. Old barns and remnants of colonial-era structures serve as quiet reminders of a time when the labor of the hands defined the character of the neighborhood. Growth has been measured and deliberate, favoring a balance between the demands of modern industry and the preservation of open, undeveloped tracts. Even as the town evolves, the underlying industrious spirit remains, rooted in the legacy of those who first cleared the timber and tilled the earth.

Cultural life in Hillsborough unfolds with a steady, unpretentious grace, reflecting a community that values its shared space and local traditions. The annual events held throughout the year bring neighbors together, creating a sense of continuity that feels rare in the modern age. While the pace is often brisk, there remains a deep appreciation for the quiet corners of the landscape, such as the stillness one finds near Spooky Brook Pond at dawn. Notable figures like the esteemed author and poet Joyce Kilmer have deep ties to this region, their work echoing the same appreciation for the natural world that residents hold today. The identity of Hillsborough is not found in grand monuments, but in the collective commitment to maintaining a life that is both productive and deeply connected to the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Woods tavern plaque (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 132° SE
Football Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 352° N
Rohill Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 309° NW
Hillsborough Township Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 082° E
Hillsborough Twp Open Space (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 190° S
Hillsborough Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 312° NW
Sourland Mountain Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 185° S
Raritan River Confluence State Park (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 340° N
Farnese Bull Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 029° NE
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 071° E
John Sanford Farmland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 3.8 mi, 320° NW
John Basilone Statue (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 010° N
Raritan Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 010° N
Arcaro Award Gallery Inc (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 013° N
Colonial Park (Local Park) — 4.2 mi, 094° E
South Branch Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.9 mi, 268° W
Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.3 mi, 111° E
Hamilton Street Gallery (Gallery) — 7.5 mi, 060° NE
Devil's Tree (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 023° NE
Readington Museum (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 316° NW
Art Sparks (Arts Centre) — 9.9 mi, 215° SW
Paul Robeson Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 10.2 mi, 084° E
Rutgers Geology Museum (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 093° E
Sunset Views (Viewpoint) — 10.9 mi, 158° S
Princeton Garden Theatre (Cinema) — 10.9 mi, 181° S
Sieminski Theater (Theatre) — 10.9 mi, 020° N
Stress Factory Comedy Club (Theatre) — 11.0 mi, 094° E
Rutgers Cinema (Cinema) — 11.4 mi, 084° E
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.3 mi, 030° NE · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 16.5 mi, 034° NE · 3,611 acres

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