Millstone New Jersey Map

About Millstone, New Jersey

Millstone is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. Millstone is located at 40.4993°N, 74.5888°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8510.

Millstone rests in a gentle fold of Somerset County, where the land rises and falls with a quiet grace, hinting at the ancient bedrock beneath. It lies 1.7 miles east-south-east of Hamilton, NJ (from Hamilton, NJ: bearing 106°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Edison. The terrain here is a pleasing mosaic of rolling fields, often emerald in the spring and a burnished gold as summer matures, interspersed with pockets of woodland that whisper with the rustle of oak and maple. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and growing things, a subtle perfume that settles over the landscape. Even the sky seems to possess a particular quality, a vast canvas where clouds drift like slow ships, casting fleeting shadows that traverse the undulating fields, lending a sense of depth and movement to the otherwise still horizon. The history of Millstone is as varied as the seasons, a narrative woven from threads of early agriculture and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. For generations, the fertile soil has sustained a farming tradition, with fields that once yielded harvests now often dotted with the neat rows of newer crops or the quiet elegance of horse farms. The economy, while not defined by a singular industry, draws strength from its proximity to larger centers, yet maintains a distinct character, a place where the pace of life allows for a more personal connection between neighbors. The Millstone River, a modest but vital artery, meanders through the landscape, its presence a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this land, and its waters have long been a source of both sustenance and quiet contemplation for those who call Millstone home.

About This Millstone Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Millstone, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.499271, -74.588768. 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 Millstone and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Millstone includes the ZIP code (08844), telephone area code (908, 609, 640), county seat of Somerset County (Somerville), and school district assignment (Hillsborough Township 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 Millstone is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.