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New Providence New Jersey Map

Explore New Providence, 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 New Providence, New Jersey

How to Use This New Providence, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.698435
Longitude	-74.40154
Population	13,650
Density	1429.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07974
Area Code	908
County Seat	Elizabeth
School District	New Providence Borough School District

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About New Providence, New Jersey

New Providence is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 13,650. The population density is 1429.0 people per km². New Providence is located at 40.6984°N, 74.4015°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. New Providence is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07974.

New Providence possesses a landscape defined by its inland position, standing approximately 21 miles from the nearest coastline. It lies 2.4 miles east-northeast of Berkeley Heights, NJ (from Berkeley Heights, NJ: bearing 64°T), and is situated 9.8 miles southwest of Essex. The terrain surrounding New Providence remains largely suburban, characterized by a gentle topography that slopes toward the winding path of the Passaic River just a mile away. Residents often find quiet refuge within the verdant corridors of the Center Branch Salt Brook, which weaves through the local geography with a steady, unassuming grace. Even in the height of midsummer, the air here retains a crisp, terrestrial quality that suggests the vast, rolling expanse of the regional interior. Light at dusk often catches the tree lines, casting long shadows across the neighborhoods and highlighting the subtle textures of the earth.

European settlers first occupied this inland territory to cultivate the fertile soil, establishing a community that would eventually transition from agrarian roots to a modern residential hub. New Providence saw its economic character shift significantly as regional industry expanded, drawing in workers who sought a balance between professional ambition and a domestic life removed from the intensity of major urban centers. While the local economy is now primarily service-oriented and professional, the remnants of a hardworking, practical spirit remain visible in the architecture and the layout of the streets. The transition from early farming to a dense, thoughtful suburban environment has provided a stable foundation for the families who reside here. Daily life moves with a measured pace, reflecting a history of steady growth and careful civic management.

Cultural life in New Providence is marked by a strong commitment to education and the quiet appreciation of local heritage. The community prides itself on its schools and the active participation of its residents in civic events that celebrate the changing seasons. While many individuals have passed through these streets, the town maintains a sense of grounded identity that favors collective well-being over individual spectacle. Public spaces serve as the primary venues for gathering, where neighbors organize around shared interests rather than grand, performative displays. The atmosphere is one of deliberate focus, where the rhythm of the work week gives way to a contemplative stillness on weekend mornings. It is a place that values the steady accumulation of small, meaningful moments over the clamor of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

High School Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 287° W
Color Field Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 325° NW
Purple Heart Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 326° NW
Community Pool (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 323° NW
New Providence 9/11/01 Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 349° N
Grove Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 057° NE
Passaic River Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 325° NW
Watchung Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 147° SE
Oakwood Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 359° N
Archaeology Dig Site (Historic Ruins) — 1.4 mi, 157° SE
Lake Surprise Bathhouse (#12) (Historic Ruins) — 1.5 mi, 122° SE
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.9 mi, 337° NW · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 1.9 mi, 324° NW · 3,611 acres
M. Hartley Dodge Rna (Research Natural Area) — 2.2 mi, 321° NW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 3 (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.5 mi, 336° NW · 34 acres
Scotch Plains Christopher Columbus Monument (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 177° S
Rialto Theatre (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 138° SE
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Education Annex (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 349° N
Madison Community Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 348° N
United Methodist Archives and History Center (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 345° N
F M Kirby Shakespeare Theatre (Theatre) — 4.6 mi, 343° N
South Avenue Arts (Arts Centre) — 5.3 mi, 127° SE
Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 5.7 mi, 068° E
Cranford Movie Theater (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 121° SE
Art e Vino Studio (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 119° SE
McEvoy Tract (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 248° W
Imagine That!!! (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 013° N
Designers Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 137° SE
Bickford Theater (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 340° N
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 8.5 mi, 005° N

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