Explore Iselin, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Iselin, 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 Iselin.
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 | Iselin |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.575382 |
| Longitude | -74.32237 |
| Population | 20,088 |
| Density | 2460.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 08830 |
| Area Code | 908 |
| County Seat | New Brunswick |
| School District | Woodbridge Township School District |
Iselin occupies a landscape defined by a quiet, suburban persistence that stretches across the flat plains of central New Jersey. It lies 1.1 miles west of Colonia, NJ (from Colonia, NJ: bearing 273°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-southwest of Union County. The South Branch Rahway River winds its way through the local terrain, offering a subtle movement of water that shapes the low-lying ground nearby. Residents often find respite at Kennedy Park, where the open green space provides a necessary pause in the rhythm of daily life. Though the horizon remains largely level, those who look toward the distance might discern the faint, hazy outline of Long Hill marking the edge of the regional geography. The air here holds a distinct, humid weight, especially as the golden light of dusk settles over the Middlesex Reservoir located a few miles away.
Iselin maintains a history rooted in the expansion of transit and the steady growth of the regional economy. Early development followed the path of the railroad, which transformed the landscape from rural fields into a bustling center of commerce and residential life. Today, local industries thrive on the strength of the service and retail sectors, drawing energy from the proximity to major transit arteries. While the influence of the nearby Port Socony Reach reminds locals of the larger maritime connections of the coast, the economy remains firmly anchored in the daily labor of its diverse workforce. The Kilmer Bowl acts as a physical reminder of the geological and industrial history that continues to influence modern urban planning. Life in Iselin operates with a focus on productivity, echoing the industrious spirit that built the surrounding suburban corridors.
Cultural life in Iselin flourishes through a vibrant mix of traditions that bring a unique texture to the neighborhood. The community celebrates its heritage through various seasonal events that gather neighbors in the public squares and local gathering spots. Notable landmarks, such as the iconic structures along the main thoroughfares, provide a sense of place for those who call Iselin home. Among those who have walked these streets, the novelist Junot Díaz stands out as a significant literary figure who spent formative years in the region. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined by the steady flow of commuters and the quiet interactions of families living in the surrounding residential blocks. Even the William L Hutcheson Memorial Forest, though located a distance away, serves as a silent, wooded anchor for those seeking a deeper connection to the natural character of the state.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Iselin, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.575382, -74.32237. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Iselin includes the ZIP code (08830), telephone area code (908), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), and school district assignment (Woodbridge Township School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |