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Kenilworth New Jersey Map

Explore Kenilworth, 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 Kenilworth, New Jersey

How to Use This Kenilworth, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.676491
Longitude	-74.290703
Population	8,427
Density	1515.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07033
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Elizabeth
School District	Kenilworth Borough School District

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About Kenilworth, New Jersey

Kenilworth is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,427. The population density is 1515.5 people per km². Kenilworth is located at 40.6765°N, 74.2907°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Kenilworth is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07033.

Kenilworth occupies a flat, terrestrial expanse where the horizon feels wide and the air holds the damp, salt-kissed promise of the distant coast. It lies 1.2 miles north of Union County, NJ (from Union County, NJ: bearing 354°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south of Essex. The West Branch Elizabeth River meanders quietly through the landscape, acting as a subtle artery for the earth just a mile from the center of town. While the terrain remains largely level, the distant elevation of Nook Hill provides a faint, grounding silhouette four miles away. Residents often gather at Kenilworth Borough Park to watch the light change over the grass as the day fades into a cool, gray dusk. The proximity to Gravesend Bay, fifteen miles off, lends a particular quality to the evening breeze that moves across the suburban streets.

Kenilworth traces its origins to a transition from quiet agricultural soil into a space defined by the steady, rhythmic output of industrial enterprise. The local economy grew sturdy through the development of manufacturing and commercial hubs that anchored the region’s long-standing commitment to trade. Small businesses and larger firms have long shared the space, maintaining a balance between the necessity of production and the quiet needs of a residential life. This industrial heritage remains visible in the functional, unadorned architecture that defines the backbone of the local economy today. The daily cycle of labor and commerce keeps Kenilworth moving with a deliberate, focused intensity that respects the quiet persistence of its working history.

Kenilworth maintains a cultural character defined by the intersection of tradition and the steady, unassuming pace of suburban life. Notable landmarks like the public library and local community halls serve as quiet centers where neighbors organize their shared interests and civic duties. Although the area is removed from the bustle of major cities, it retains a distinct identity shaped by generations of families who find meaning in the local rhythm. The town has been home to individuals of note, including the athlete and broadcaster Joe Piscopo, whose career reflects the same drive found in the surrounding landscape. Community events held at Kenilworth Borough Park often highlight this sense of connection, turning simple afternoons into shared markers of the passing seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rahway River Parkway (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 324° NW
Lenape Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 322° NW
Pacific Avenue Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 213° SW
Nomahegan Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 260° W
Board of Education Ballfields (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 127° SE
Lamonaco Perry Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 132° SE
September 11 Memorial Monument (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 205° SW
Art e Vino Studio (Gallery) — 1.5 mi, 206° SW
Holocaust Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 238° SW
Cranford Movie Theater (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 209° SW
ArtXo Studios (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 125° SE
South Avenue Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.3 mi, 223° SW
One Man's Search (Public Artwork) — 2.9 mi, 087° E
Rialto Theatre (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 241° SW
Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 3.6 mi, 352° N
Designers Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 200° S
Girl Scout Cabin (#10) (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 282° W
Badgley House (#13) (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 276° W
Saint Adalbert Auditorium (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 109° E
African Adventure (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 005° N
Amazing Asia (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 005° N
Australian Outback (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 005° N
Animal Ambassadors (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 005° N
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.3 mi, 296° NW · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.5 mi, 294° NW · 3,611 acres
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 3 (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.8 mi, 300° NW · 34 acres
Liberty State Park (State Park) — 11.6 mi, 084° E
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.9 mi, 138° SE · 47k acres

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