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Monroe Middlesex County New Jersey Map

Explore Monroe Middlesex County, 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 Monroe Middlesex County, New Jersey

How to Use This Monroe Middlesex County, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Monroe Middlesex County, 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 Monroe Middlesex County.

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.

CityMonroe Middlesex County
StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyMiddlesex County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude40.320925
Longitude-74.45215
Population47,000
Density380.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code08831
Area Code908
County SeatNew Brunswick

About Monroe Middlesex County, New Jersey

Monroe Middlesex County is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 47,000. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Monroe Middlesex County is located at 40.3209°N, 74.4522°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08831.

Monroe Middlesex County occupies a quiet stretch of inland landscape defined by its transition from agricultural heritage to modern residential life. It lies 4.8 miles east-northeast of Millstone, NJ (from Millstone, NJ: bearing 62°T), and is situated 7.9 miles southwest of Old Bridge. The terrain is characterized by gentle slopes and fertile earth that hold the fading light of dusk in a soft, golden suspension. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Cedar Brook wind through the landscape, providing a subtle rhythm to the shifting seasons. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Mount Pleasant Hills marks the horizon, offering a steady, reliable backdrop to the local view. Residents often find a sense of peace near the calm surface of Lake Manalapan, where the air remains still and heavy with the scent of damp soil.

Agriculture once served as the primary engine for Monroe Middlesex County, though the local economy has evolved significantly over the generations. The legacy of working the land remains visible in the wide, open fields that still interrupt the suburban expansion. Today, the regional landscape supports a mix of professional services and light industry that keeps the pace of daily life steady and industrious. While the original farming families provided the foundation for growth, the modern infrastructure now sustains a more diversified commercial presence. This balance of historic labor and contemporary enterprise ensures that Monroe Middlesex County maintains a grounded, functional character.

Cultural life here is shaped by a deep reverence for the past, exemplified by the proximity of Monmouth Battlefield State Park, which serves as a quiet reminder of historical struggles. The regional spirit is marked by a deliberate, unhurried pace that favors neighborly connection over the frantic speed of larger urban centers. While no singular, globally famous icon claims this soil as a birthplace, the community prides itself on a shared dedication to public service and local education. Residents often gather for seasonal events that celebrate the harvest or commemorate significant markers in the regional timeline. The atmosphere remains one of composed stability, where the daily routines of life unfold against a landscape that feels both familiar and enduring.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Monmouth Battlefield State Park (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 108° E
  • Thompson Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 026° NE
  • Dayna Court & Robert Drive (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 018° N
  • Open Space (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 018° N
  • Thompson Park Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 097° E
  • Softball Fields (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 102° E
  • Jamesburg Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 016° N
  • James Monroe Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 3.1 mi, 131° SE
  • Cranbury Barn Park (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 253° W
  • Pigeon Swamp State Park (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 349° N
  • Reinhardt Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.5 mi, 270° W
  • Picture Show at East Windsor (Cinema) — 5.1 mi, 234° SW
  • Schuchardt's Holiday House (Public Artwork) — 5.2 mi, 031° NE
  • Playhouse 22 (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 009° N
  • NextGen Acting (Arts Centre) — 5.3 mi, 009° N
  • Broken Down Truck Monument (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 359° N
  • Bobov cemetery NJ (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 337° NW
  • Manalapan September 11th Memorial (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 110° E
  • Assunpink Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.0 mi, 203° SW
  • Sunset Views (Viewpoint) — 7.1 mi, 293° NW
  • Orientation Theaters (Cinema) — 8.1 mi, 235° SW
  • Molly Pitcher's Well (Registered Battlefield) — 8.3 mi, 115° SE
  • Oakley Farmhouse (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 123° SE
  • Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 125° SE
  • Iplay America (Theme Park) — 10.6 mi, 122° SE
  • Lewis Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 10.9 mi, 281° W
  • Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 11.0 mi, 340° N
  • Stony Brook Swinging Bridge (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 271° W
  • Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 22.0 mi, 048° NE · 47k acres
  • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.1 mi, 138° SE · 130k acres

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About This Monroe Middlesex County Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monroe Middlesex County, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.320925, -74.45215. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Monroe Middlesex County includes the ZIP code (08831), telephone area code (908), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), and school district assignment.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.