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Newark New Jersey Map

Explore Newark, 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 Newark, New Jersey

How to Use This Newark, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.72422
Longitude	-74.172574
Population	311,549
Density	4982.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	07102, 07101, 07103, 07104, 07105
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Newark
School District	Newark City School District

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About Newark, New Jersey

Newark is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. With a population of 311,549, Newark is a major urban centre in New Jersey. The population density is 4982.2 people per km². Newark is located at 40.7242°N, 74.1726°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Newark is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 07102, 07101, 07103.

Newark commands a sprawling, industrious landscape where the low-lying terrain meets the persistent pulse of tidal commerce. It lies 1.1 miles southwest of Harrison, NJ (from Harrison, NJ: bearing 228°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west of New York. The Passaic River cuts a deliberate path through the urban grid, its dark waters reflecting the shifting industrial skyline and the persistent gray haze that often clings to the morning air. Seven miles to the west, the silhouette of First Watchung Mountain rises firmly against the horizon, providing a rugged anchor to the view, while the nearby Weequahic Lake offers a quiet, shimmering respite from the density of the streets. Though the open coastline of the Wallabout Channel lies eleven miles away, the salt-tinged breeze serves as a constant reminder of the maritime currents that shape the atmosphere of Newark.

Puritan settlers established Newark in the seventeenth century, planting their roots in a marshy, fertile region that would eventually bloom into a complex hub of trade and manufacturing. The early planners laid out a rigid, functional design that prioritized access to the river, fostering a character defined by grit and endurance. Through centuries of transformation, Newark evolved from a colonial outpost into a vital engine of production, its history etched into the brickwork of old warehouses and the intricate patterns of its neighborhoods. The collective memory of the populace remains tied to the cycles of labor and growth, reflecting a resilience that has weathered decades of profound social and physical change.

Economic life in Newark hums with the intensity of a major transit center, serving as a primary node for regional distribution and large-scale infrastructure. The presence of major universities, such as Rutgers University-Newark and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, infuses the streets with a youthful, academic vitality that balances the heavy machinery of the local industries. Massive transit networks and shipping logistics centers define the operational fiber of the local economy, connecting Newark to the wider world with efficiency. Residents navigate an environment where grand, institutional architecture stands alongside the functional, workaday structures that sustain the daily requirements of a busy, modern population.

Cultural expression in Newark finds its voice in the rhythmic energy of Championship Plaza, where the spirit of the people gathers in an open, public space. The city celebrates its heritage through vibrant festivals and an enduring appreciation for the arts, often highlighted by the legacy of famous figures like the writer Philip Roth or the renowned singer Whitney Houston. Sports fans congregate to support local college teams and professional squads, fueling a collective fervor that defines the weekend atmosphere. Whether observing the distant splash of Maple Falls or walking through the Morris Canal Basin, one perceives that Newark possesses a distinct, hard-won beauty, grounded in the honest labor and the diverse, layered stories of those who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Cathedral / Church) — 0.4 mi, 342° N
Prudential Center (Stadium) — 0.5 mi, 008° N
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 0.7 mi, 005° N
Newark Public Library (Landmark) — 0.7 mi, 004° N
Walter L. Gordon, Jr. Park (Park) — 0.8 mi, 148° SE
The Gateway Project (Art / Cultural Centre) — 0.8 mi, 010° N
Newark Museum of Art (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 358° N
Newark City Hall (Landmark) — 0.9 mi, 002° N
Military Park (Park) — 0.9 mi, 005° N
Ironbound District (Landmark) — 1.1 mi, 057° NE
Paul Robeson Galleries (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 007° N
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Cathedral / Church) — 1.2 mi, 343° N
Riverfront Park (Park) — 1.3 mi, 085° E
Branch Brook Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 360° N
Thomas Edison National Historical Park (West Orange - nearby) (Historic Site) — 5.5 mi, 337° NW
Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 329° NW
Seated Lincoln (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 343° N
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 337° NW
Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 052° NE
Rosa Parks (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 336° NW
Newark Riverfront Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 062° NE
Victoria Theater (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 016° N
Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 008° N
Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 002° N
Indian and the Puritan (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 005° N
Weequahic Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 232° SW
Newark ArtSpace (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 004° N
Branch Brook Park (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 347° N
Liberty State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 5.7 mi, 112° E
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 10.1 mi, 146° SE · 47k acres

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