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Kearny New Jersey Map

Explore Kearny, 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 Kearny, New Jersey

How to Use This Kearny, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.752332
Longitude	-74.123093
Population	41,999
Density	1833.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	07032, 07099
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Jersey City
School District	Kearny Town School District

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About Kearny, New Jersey

Kearny is a locality in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 41,999. The population density is 1833.5 people per km². Kearny is located at 40.7523°N, 74.1231°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Kearny is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 07032, 07099.

Kearny occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of the Passaic River that marks its western boundary. It lies 1.5 miles south-southwest of North Arlington, NJ (from North Arlington, NJ: bearing 205°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-northwest of New York. This terrain sits within a low-lying basin where the air often carries the damp, heavy scent of the nearby marshlands. To the east, the silhouette of Laurel Hill rises as a singular, imposing landmark against the shifting gray sky. Residents often find that the quality of light at dusk softens the industrial edges of the horizon, turning the distant silhouettes of structures into quiet, shadowed shapes. Travelers might notice that while Kearny is inland, the atmosphere retains a faint, saline memory of the Wallabout Channel located ten miles away.

Kearny carries a legacy forged in the heat of heavy manufacturing and the tireless labor of generations who built their lives around the local shipyards and mills. The economy transitioned over time from large-scale industrial output to a diverse array of smaller enterprises that continue to shape the daily rhythm of the streets. Veterans Memorial Park serves as a central anchor for the public, offering a green expanse where the pace of the working day finally slows. The nearby Morris Canal Basin remains a silent observer of an era when water-borne transport fueled the growth of the surrounding industry. Generations of families have balanced the demands of this working-class heritage with a steady, enduring pride in their contributions to the region’s economic backbone.

Kearny fosters a cultural character shaped by a blend of long-standing traditions and the constant influx of new perspectives. The town celebrates its identity through local events that bring neighbors into the streets, fostering a sense of connection that transcends the busy commute. While Ellis Island sits seven miles away as a quiet sentinel of the past, the influence of those who passed through it resonates in the diverse voices found in every neighborhood. Notable individuals such as the legendary actor Jack Nicholson spent their formative years here, absorbing the grit and complexity of the environment. Life in Kearny moves with a deliberate, grounded energy, reflected in the way sunlight catches the surface of Butler Pond during the quiet hours of the weekend.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kearny Marsh (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 350° N
Sawmill Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 027° NE
Harcey Field (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 288° W
Gunnel Oval Ballfields (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 319° NW
West Hudson Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 266° W
Arlington Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 350° N
New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Estuary or Marsh (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 090° E
Major General Philip Kearny (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 317° NW
Laurel Hill Park (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 071° E
NA Historical Marker - First Steam Engine (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 352° N
FlyNYON (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 159° S
WTC Memorial Cove (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 023° NE
Victoria Theater (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 249° W
Prudential Hall (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 250° W
William D. McDowell Observatory (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 022° N
Newark ArtSpace (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 265° W
Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 252° W
North Arlington Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.6 mi, 014° N
Paul Robeson Galleries (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 252° W
Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 256° W
Afro-American Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 154° SE
Truck (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 051° NE
Frank Sinatra's Birthplace (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 098° E
Monroe Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 095° E
Liberty State Park (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 137° SE
SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium (Aquarium) — 4.7 mi, 035° NE
Statue of Liberty National Monument (National Monument) — 5.6 mi, 133° SE · 69 acres
Hudson River Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 102° E
Governors Island National Monument (National Monument) — 6.8 mi, 127° SE · 22 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 10.6 mi, 162° S · 47k acres

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