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Manalapan New Jersey Map

Explore Manalapan, 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 Manalapan, New Jersey

How to Use This Manalapan, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.257333
Longitude	-74.395705
Population	40,600
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08535
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Freehold

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About Manalapan, New Jersey

Manalapan is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 40,600. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Manalapan is located at 40.2573°N, 74.3957°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08535.

Manalapan emerges from the landscape as a collection of quiet roads and expansive greenery, defined by the steady, unassuming presence of the Cranbury Brook. It lies 5.1 miles west-northwest of West Freehold, NJ (from West Freehold, NJ: bearing 282°T), and is situated 5.3 miles southeast of Monroe Middlesex County. This waterway carves a path through the terrain, offering a subtle rhythm to the land that persists regardless of the seasonal shift in light. To the west, the distant Mount Pleasant Hills form a soft, hazy silhouette against the horizon, anchoring the perspective of the observer. The immediate environment remains defined by Smithburg Road, which serves as a primary artery through the local terrain, connecting the residents to the quiet patches of open space. The air here holds a distinct, earthy stillness, particularly during those long autumn evenings when the shadows grow thin and elongated across the fields.

Manalapan bears the weight of a long agricultural heritage, evidenced by the remnants of farmsteads that once dominated the regional economy. While the transition toward modern residential development has altered the daily industry, the legacy of the soil remains a fundamental component of the local identity. The economy now functions as a blend of professional services and local retail, supporting a population that balances suburban life with the remnants of an older, agrarian pace. Commerce centers around the established thoroughfares, where the daily trade reflects the needs of a growing, industrious populace. The transition from field to foundation has been gradual, allowing the character of the place to evolve without discarding the memory of its working roots. Even as the character of the work changes, the methodical, persistent spirit of the early settlers persists in the way the land is maintained and organized.

Manalapan maintains a cultural identity that values a deliberate, measured pace of life, often seen in the quiet gatherings at local parks and community centers. The landmarks here are not monuments of granite or steel, but rather the functional, enduring spaces like Millhurst Pond, which provides a serene focal point for those seeking a moment of reflection. Residents often find common ground during seasonal events, where the collective focus shifts toward the shared experience of the local climate and community milestones. Among those who have called this place home, the legendary musician Bruce Springsteen is perhaps the most globally recognized figure to have moved through the orbit of this region. Such associations lend a quiet prestige to the area, though the daily life of the average resident remains focused on the immediate, tangible pleasures of their surroundings. The cultural fabric is defined by this blend of the famous and the everyday, creating an atmosphere that feels both grounded and connected to the wider world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Millstone Township Open Space (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 220° SW
Millstone River Watershed (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 172° S
Hickory Drive Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.7 mi, 240° SW
Millstone Township Recreation Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 164° S
Iron Ore Road (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 329° NW
Millstone Open Space & Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 172° S
Monmouth Battlefield State Park (State Park) — 1.6 mi, 005° N
Perrineville Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 220° SW
Charleston Spring Golf Course (Local Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 157° SE
Manalapan September 11th Memorial (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 051° NE
Manalapan Public Services Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 051° NE
Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 084° E
Assunpink Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 231° SW
Turkey Swamp Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 168° S
Oakley Farmhouse (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 097° E
Molly Pitcher's Well (Registered Battlefield) — 4.6 mi, 079° E
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 102° E
Bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt (Public Artwork) — 5.0 mi, 237° SW
Thompson Park Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.1 mi, 342° N
Iplay America (Theme Park) — 6.2 mi, 101° E
Picture Show at East Windsor (Cinema) — 7.2 mi, 281° W
Cranbury Barn Park (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 296° NW
The Four Winds (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 196° S
Discovery Bay (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 197° S
Calypso Springs (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 197° S
Tornado (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 197° S
Reinhardt Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.7 mi, 300° NW
Pigeon Swamp State Park (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 336° NW
Orientation Theaters (Cinema) — 9.6 mi, 269° W
Playhouse 22 (Theatre) — 9.8 mi, 348° N

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