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Metuchen New Jersey Map

Explore Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, New Jersey

How to Use This Metuchen, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.54316
Longitude	-74.363205
Population	15,049
Density	2039.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08840
Area Code	908
County Seat	New Brunswick
School District	Metuchen Borough School District

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About Metuchen, New Jersey

Metuchen is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 15,049. The population density is 2039.5 people per km². Metuchen is located at 40.5432°N, 74.3632°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Metuchen is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08840.

Metuchen occupies a quiet, inland stretch of terrain that feels defined by the subtle movement of the landscape toward the sea, despite sitting eighteen miles from the open coastline. It lies 2.5 miles west-northwest of Ford, NJ (from Ford, NJ: bearing 293°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-southwest of Union County. A gentle moisture clings to the air here, often drifting in from the direction of Red Root Reach, which lies four miles away and influences the evening light. Mill Brook winds through the local topography, carving a modest path just one mile from the center of activity. Residents often find solace in the greenery of Pearl Street Park, a local space that provides a necessary pause in the rhythm of suburban life. The horizon remains low and flat, though on clear days, the distant shape of Bunker Hill provides a faint anchor for the gaze.

Metuchen emerged from its early roots as a crossroads, evolving into a place where the pulse of commerce and transit has long dictated the flow of daily existence. The local economy has shifted from early agrarian pursuits toward a professional service sector, reflecting the broader industrial evolution of the surrounding region. Trade and small-scale enterprise remain the primary engines of activity, drawing people who value the proximity to regional employment hubs. The history of the area is written in the preservation of its older architecture, which stands as a quiet witness to the steady, unpretentious growth of the neighborhood. Even as the Kilmer Bowl serves as a reminder of the geological forces shaping the basin, the people here maintain a focus on modern utility and local stability.

Metuchen fosters a cultural character defined by a deliberate, thoughtful pace, where the community gathers for seasonal events that celebrate the specific identity of the borough. Notable landmarks include the historic train station, which serves as a central point of connection for those traveling toward the wider world. The influence of the William L Hutcheson Memorial Forest, located ten miles away, encourages a local appreciation for the natural environment that persists despite the surrounding density. Among those who have called the area home, the author David Levithan is widely recognized for his contributions to contemporary literature. On quiet afternoons, one might see residents walking toward the water near Crab Island or reflecting by the edge of Long Pond, seven miles out, where the sky seems to hold a deeper, more reflective hue.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Acting Out Metuchen (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 134° SE
Galerie Westerhoff (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 160° S
Freedom Plaza (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 145° SE
Bowery Art Collective (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 155° SE
BASeCAMP Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 157° SE
Rail To Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 191° S
Middlesex County Rail To Trail (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 193° S
Roosevelt Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 082° E
Edison Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 193° S
Stephen J Capestro Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 102° E
Soldiers and Sailors (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 049° NE
Woodland Greens (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 093° E
Edison State Park (State Park) — 1.6 mi, 044° NE
8k Cinemas Movie City (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 032° NE
Monster Mini Golf (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 208° SW
Studio Theater (Public Artwork) — 2.6 mi, 183° S
Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 184° S
SeaQuest (Aquarium) — 3.5 mi, 074° E
Livingston Art Center (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 250° W
Rutgers Cinema (Cinema) — 4.1 mi, 253° W
Highland Park Doughboy (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 227° SW
Woodbridge Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 079° E
Paul Robeson Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 5.2 mi, 255° W
Rutgers Geology Museum (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 235° SW
Angelina's (Viewpoint) — 6.2 mi, 109° E
Aakawaxung Munahanung (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 116° SE
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.6 mi, 338° N · 16k acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.7 mi, 093° E · 47k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 11.7 mi, 337° NW · 3,611 acres

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