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Hillside New Jersey Map

Explore Hillside, 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 Hillside, New Jersey

How to Use This Hillside, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.701213
Longitude	-74.230146
Population	21,800
Density	4500.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07205
Area Code	973, 862
County Seat	Elizabeth

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About Hillside, New Jersey

Hillside is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 21,800. The population density is 4500.0 people per km². Hillside is located at 40.7012°N, 74.2301°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07205.

Hillside occupies a landscape defined by the subtle transitions between suburban corridors and the quiet persistence of natural waterways. It lies 2.2 miles south of Irvington, NJ (from Irvington, NJ: bearing 173°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-southwest of Bergen. The terrain surrounding Hillside remains largely level, though the distant silhouette of the First Watchung Mountain creates a steady, dark horizon to the west. Local waters define the eastern and northern edges, with the Elizabeth River winding near the boundary while the calm surface of Weequahic Lake sits just a short distance away. Residents often find solace in the green expanse of Norman L Sanford Park, which provides a necessary pause in the rhythm of daily transit. On quiet evenings, the air carries a faint, salt-tinged quality, hinting at the proximity of Gravesend Bay some thirteen miles away.

Industrial roots run deep in the narrative of Hillside, where the legacy of mid-century manufacturing continues to shape the local economy. Businesses and distribution centers occupy the land with a pragmatic efficiency, reflecting a history of steady, industrious labor that once fueled regional growth. The Morris Canal Basin, positioned ten miles away, serves as a silent reminder of the transit networks that historically connected these inland pathways to broader markets. Today, the economy has diversified into service and small-scale commerce, maintaining a focus on accessibility and regional trade. Hillside remains a place of functional purpose, where the steady movement of goods and people across the landscape echoes the work ethic of past generations.

Cultural character in Hillside emerges from the layered experiences of its diverse residents, who contribute to a neighborhood atmosphere defined by persistence and tradition. Notable landmarks such as the nearby Maple Falls offer a fleeting, singular beauty that draws those seeking a momentary escape from the suburban density. While the pace of life often favors the practical, the area has produced figures of note, including the acclaimed author Philip Roth, whose formative years were spent engaging with the realities of this specific corner of the state. Local events frequently center on community gatherings that bridge the gap between long-term inhabitants and newer arrivals. Hillside retains an authentic, unvarnished quality, allowing the genuine textures of modern life to coexist with the quiet memory of the past.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Elizabeth River Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 236° SW
George P Dorer Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 141° SE
Brookside Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 233° SW
Weequahic Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 092° E
Fearless Girl Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 186° S
Kennedy Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 197° S
Maplewood Theaters (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 311° NW
ArtXo Studios (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 213° SW
Lamonaco Perry Memorial (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 223° SW
Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 057° NE
Bow Tie Cinemas South Orange (Cinema) — 3.5 mi, 333° NW
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 047° NE
Rosa Parks (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 045° NE
Saint Adalbert Auditorium (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 151° SE
Bramhall Terrace (Viewpoint) — 4.0 mi, 314° NW
Paul Robeson Galleries (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 049° NE
Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 049° NE
Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 046° NE
African Adventure (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 329° NW
Australian Outback (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 330° NW
Amazing Asia (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 330° NW
Big Cat Country (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 331° NW
South Avenue Arts (Arts Centre) — 5.8 mi, 234° SW
Liberty State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 8.3 mi, 093° E
Statue of Liberty National Monument (National Monument) — 9.6 mi, 095° E · 69 acres
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.8 mi, 279° W · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 10.1 mi, 281° W · 3,611 acres
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 330° NW
Hudson River Park (State Park) — 11.2 mi, 084° E
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.4 mi, 152° SE · 47k acres

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