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Middletown New Jersey Map

Explore Middletown, 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 Middletown, New Jersey

How to Use This Middletown, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.915932
Longitude	-74.51349
Population	66,500
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	08270, 08250, 07866, 07748
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Freehold

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About Middletown, New Jersey

Middletown is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 66,500. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Middletown is located at 40.9159°N, 74.5135°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 08270, 08250, 07866.

Middletown occupies a landscape defined by the steady, persistent movement of water and the subtle rise of the earth. It lies 4.2 miles east-southeast of Hazlet, NJ (from Hazlet, NJ: bearing 111°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north of Monmouth. The Mill Brook traces a path through the terrain, its waters carving a quiet rhythm into the soil that dictates the local topography. To the west, the Mount Pleasant Hills provide a grounding presence on the horizon, their slopes softening the transition between the lowlands and the higher ground. The air in Middletown carries a distinct, sharp salt-tinged quality, a reminder that the Atlantic Ocean lies only eight miles away, influencing the way the light catches the trees during the long, humid afternoons. Residents often find solace in the stillness of Poricy Pond, a small, reflective basin that anchors the local ecosystem, while the grounds of 56 Kings Highway offer a preserved space where the natural character of the region remains undisturbed by the modern pace.

Settlers arrived in Middletown during the mid-seventeenth century, drawn to the fertile soil and the strategic proximity to the coast. These early inhabitants established a community that functioned as a vital link between the interior wilderness and the maritime trade routes that defined the colonial era. The development of Middletown unfolded through the careful parceling of land and the slow construction of roads that mirrored the ancient trails used by indigenous populations. Over generations, the character of the settlement shifted from an agrarian outpost to a residential anchor, though the weight of those early centuries remains visible in the architecture of the older houses and the layout of the historic districts. Middletown retains a sense of continuity that honors this founding, maintaining a connection to the past even as the needs of the residents have evolved.

Economic life in Middletown functions as a complex engine, driven by a blend of local enterprise and the broader commuter patterns that define the region. While many residents travel to larger metropolitan hubs for work, the local infrastructure supports a diverse array of businesses, retail centers, and professional services that keep the daily cycle moving efficiently. Education serves as a cornerstone, with the local school system acting as a primary social and developmental hub for families. Infrastructure in Middletown has been adapted over time to manage the flow of traffic, balancing the need for accessibility with the desire to preserve the quiet, residential nature of the neighborhoods. This balance ensures that Middletown remains a functional, productive environment where the demands of modern commerce do not entirely displace the personal scale of daily existence.

Cultural life in Middletown draws its energy from the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the shared traditions of the surrounding region. While professional sports teams command the attention of the wider state, the local spirit is most evident in the high school athletics programs that fill the stands on crisp autumn evenings. Annual community festivals often bring residents together in the public squares, celebrating the seasonal changes that transform the appearance of the trees and the feel of the breeze. Famous individuals who have spent time here often cite the balance of privacy and accessibility as a defining trait of the local experience. Whether walking near the shoreline or visiting the landmark sites that dot the landscape, the people of Middletown maintain a culture that values both the history of the ground they occupy and the potential for a quiet, meaningful life within it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Friendship Field (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 186° S
Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 346° N
Rockaway Borough Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 151° SE
Denville Township Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 145° SE
Peterson Memorial Field (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 254° W
Jonathon Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 071° E
Wildcat Ridge (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 074° E
Mount Hope Historical County Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 298° NW
Jonathan's Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 063° NE
Denville's Beacon (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 148° SE
Hawkwatch Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 045° NE
Slag Pile (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 035° NE
Rockaway River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 313° NW
Susan Skovronek (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 096° E
13th Hour Haunted House (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 259° W
Elephant Rock (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 096° E
Splitrock Furnace (Historic Ruins) — 4.3 mi, 041° NE
Farny State Park (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 037° NE
Longo Planetarium (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 221° SW
Broadfoot and Broadfoot (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 097° E
Buck Mountain (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 055° NE
Christopher Columbus (Public Artwork) — 5.7 mi, 123° SE
Dickerson Mine Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.1 mi, 239° SW
Bear Rock (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 065° NE
Parsippany Play House (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 103° E
Tripod Rock (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 065° NE
"limestone" Quarry (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 075° E
Painting with a Twist (Arts Centre) — 8.0 mi, 089° E
Canvas And Grapes (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 168° S
AMC Headquarters 10 (Cinema) — 8.1 mi, 168° S

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