Middlesex New Jersey Map

About Middlesex, New Jersey

Middlesex is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 14,645. The population density is 1606.9 people per km². Middlesex is located at 40.5726°N, 74.4927°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Middlesex unfolds as a modest tableau of rolling terrain, where the land gently inclines and dips, hinting at the slow, patient work of ancient glaciers. It lies 5.6 miles north-north-east of Franklin Somerset County, NJ (from Franklin Somerset County, NJ: bearing 18°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-west of Edison. Patches of forest, mostly deciduous, punctuate the cleared fields, their leaves a vibrant tapestry of greens in summer and a fiery spectacle come autumn. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the faintest whisper of distant industry, a subtle hum beneath the chirping of unseen birds. Middlesex presents a landscape that is neither dramatic nor stark, but possesses a quiet, enduring charm, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon, though not always immediately visible, is always present. The roots of Middlesex run deep into a history shaped by early agricultural endeavors and later, the inexorable march of industrialization. This corner of Middlesex County, once fertile farmland, became a nexus for manufacturing, its economy fueled by the nearby waterways and the ingenuity of its people. Though many of the grand factories of yesteryear have since been repurposed or faded into memory, their echoes linger in the robust infrastructure and the spirit of innovation that still characterizes the local economy. Today, Middlesex thrives on a diverse blend of commerce and residential life, a place where the pace is steady, allowing for a connection to both the enduring past and the ever-evolving present.

About This Middlesex Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Middlesex, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.572603, -74.492654. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Middlesex and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Middlesex includes the ZIP code (08846), telephone area code (908), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), and school district assignment (Middlesex Borough School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Middlesex is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.