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Laurence Harbor New Jersey Map

Explore Laurence Harbor, 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 Laurence Harbor, New Jersey

How to Use This Laurence Harbor, New Jersey Map

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

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	Laurence Harbor
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Middlesex County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.44685
Longitude	-74.259977
Population	6,635
Density	868.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08879
Area Code	908
County Seat	New Brunswick
School District	Old Bridge Township School District

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About Laurence Harbor, New Jersey

Laurence Harbor is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,635. The population density is 868.7 people per km². Laurence Harbor is located at 40.4468°N, 74.2600°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08879.

Laurence Harbor commands a unique position where the steady pulse of the land meets the quiet influence of the tides. It lies 3.6 miles south-southeast of Perth Amboy, NJ (from Perth Amboy, NJ: bearing 164°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-southeast of Edison. The Marquis Creek winds its way through the landscape, acting as a rhythmic pulse that defines the local topography. To the west, the distant Mount Pleasant Hills offer a soft, blue-gray silhouette against the changing sky, providing a sense of scale to the horizon. Residents often look toward the Atlantic Ocean, which sits twelve miles away, bringing a salt-tinged breeze that cleanses the heavy summer air. Within the immediate reach of the neighborhood, Laurence Harbor Park offers a generous expanse of green space where the light catches the tall grasses at dusk.

Development in Laurence Harbor mirrors the broader industrial evolution of the region, where the past is built upon foundations of labor and steady commerce. Once tethered to the rhythms of brick-making and transit, the local economy shifted as the surrounding landscape moved toward the suburban density common in this part of the state. Small enterprises and service industries now define the daily grit, replacing the heavy kilns that once shaped the local skyline. The proximity to major transit routes ensures that the flow of goods and people remains a constant, if invisible, force in the local economy. Hard-working residents maintain a practical, grounded approach to their daily tasks, honoring a tradition of self-reliance that persists in the quiet corners of the streets.

Cultural life in Laurence Harbor finds its expression in the collective memory of its people and the enduring appeal of its local geography. The community finds a natural gathering point at Laurence Harbor Park, where the afternoon sun illuminates the paths and the sounds of the neighborhood settle into a comfortable, familiar hum. While the area is not defined by grand monuments, the presence of Hooks Creek Lake, just two miles away, provides a reflective, quiet space for those seeking a reprieve from the pace of modern life. Famous figures have occasionally emerged from the broader region, but the spirit of the place remains firmly rooted in the lives of those who build their families here. This is a place where the ordinary, when observed closely, reveals a subtle and persistent beauty that rewards the patient traveler.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Old Bridge Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 051° NE
Stump Creek (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 042° NE
Bridgepointe Field Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 099° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 114° SE
Scenic View - Tidal Creeks (Viewpoint) — 0.8 mi, 233° SW
Cheesequake State Park (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 177° S
Pauls Beach (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 017° N
Old Bridge Waterfront Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 014° N
World War I Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 138° SE
Historic Public School Bell (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 150° SE
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 103° E
Keyport Historical Society (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 104° E
The South Pole (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 008° N
Aakawaxung Munahanung (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 007° N
Pellman Cottage (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 024° NE
Rev John C. Drumgoole (Public Artwork) — 4.9 mi, 025° NE
Holmdel Horn Antenna (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 134° SE
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 132° SE
Holmes Hendrickson House (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 141° SE
Fowler's Theatre (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 092° E
Longstreet Farm Animals (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.8 mi, 144° SE
Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 306° NW
Sandy Ground Historical Society (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 019° N
SeaQuest (Aquarium) — 7.9 mi, 345° N
Staten Island Boat Graveyard (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 017° N
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 8.6 mi, 047° NE · 47k acres
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 11.2 mi, 292° W

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