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Howell New Jersey Map

Explore Howell, 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 Howell, New Jersey

How to Use This Howell, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.140029
Longitude	-74.225135
Population	54,000
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07731
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Freehold

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About Howell, New Jersey

Howell is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 54,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Howell is located at 40.1400°N, 74.2251°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07731.

Howell defines a vast, sprawling landscape where the quiet movement of Sweetgum Brook carves a path through the earth, marking the transition between dense suburban development and the lingering silence of the Pine Barrens. It lies 2.9 miles north of Lakewood, NJ (from Lakewood, NJ: bearing 352°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-southwest of Monmouth. The terrain shifts from flat, productive fields to subtle, uneven ground that rises toward the elevation of Stony Hill five miles to the west, grounding the horizon in a modest, earthen permanence. Though the Atlantic Ocean remains ten miles to the east, the air in Howell often carries a faint, salt-tinged humidity, a reminder of the proximity to the coast that shapes the local weather patterns. Residents find space for reflection in the Municipal Open Space, a sprawling expanse of land that preserves a sense of raw, untamed nature amidst the steady pulse of modern life.

European settlement in Howell began as a collection of scattered agricultural hamlets and sawmill outposts, eventually coalescing into a formal administrative entity as the nineteenth century progressed. The early inhabitants relied heavily on the land, harvesting timber and working the soil to establish a foundation that favored self-sufficiency and communal bonds. Over generations, Howell transformed from a remote rural periphery into a significant residential hub, absorbing the influences of neighboring industrial growth while maintaining a distinct identity rooted in its historical origins. The architecture of the older districts still reflects this transition, where weathered wooden structures stand as quiet observers of the rapid expansion that followed the mid-century suburban boom.

Economic life in Howell thrives on a diverse mix of small-scale commerce, service-oriented trades, and a steady stream of professionals who commute to larger metropolitan centers. Infrastructure here is characterized by an intricate network of roadways that facilitate the daily movement of people, connecting the local residential developments to the broader regional economy. While there are no major universities within its immediate borders, the populace benefits from access to a wide array of educational institutions across the state, fostering a culture that values academic and vocational advancement. The local economy is bolstered by a resilient retail sector and various light industries that provide essential services to the residents of Howell, ensuring that the necessary components of suburban life remain within reach.

Culture in Howell is an active, ongoing dialogue between the quiet appreciation of natural features like the nearby Forge Pond and the energetic pursuit of modern recreation. While the community looks toward the regional sports teams of the wider New Jersey area for professional entertainment, local leagues and high school athletics define the weekend rhythms, drawing families together under the bright glare of stadium lights. Annual festivals and communal gatherings serve to anchor the social calendar, providing spaces for neighbors to gather and celebrate the shifting seasons. Whether one is navigating the trails of the Municipal Open Space or gazing toward the distant, hazy outline of Osborn Island, Howell offers a life that is measured by the steady, persistent pace of its people and the enduring character of its landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Municipal Open Space (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 269° W
Echo Lake (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 130° SE
Aldrich Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 311° NW
Lake Loise (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 123° SE
Manasquan Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 004° N
R Berel Leifer's Shul (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 166° S
Allaire State Park (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 056° NE
Ocean County Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 136° SE
Spring Meadow Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 4.7 mi, 081° E
Manasquan River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 095° E
Turkey Swamp Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 291° W
Riverside Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 5.9 mi, 239° SW
Monmouth County Women's Suffragette Memorial (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 350° N
Iplay America (Theme Park) — 7.5 mi, 337° NW
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 329° NW
Alfred E. Sanders Memorial (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 343° N
Oakley Farmhouse (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 330° NW
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.9 mi, 143° SE · 130k acres
Coastal Living LLC‎ (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 104° E
Monmouth Battlefield State Park (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 337° NW
Veteran Wireless Operators Association (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 070° E
Vintage Computer Federation Museum (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 070° E
Main Street Gallery (Gallery) — 9.3 mi, 097° E
Radio Technology Museum (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 070° E
Molly Pitcher's Well (Registered Battlefield) — 10.1 mi, 334° NW
Jenkinson's XD Dark Ride (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 109° E
Medusa (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 269° W
Bruce Springsteen Guitar Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 11.0 mi, 076° E
Safari Off Road Adventure (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 269° W
Parlor Art Gallery (Gallery) — 12.4 mi, 065° NE

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