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North Plainfield New Jersey Map

Explore North Plainfield, 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 North Plainfield, New Jersey

How to Use This North Plainfield, New Jersey Map

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

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	North Plainfield
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Somerset County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.621255
Longitude	-74.439466
Population	22,808
Density	3137.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07060
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Somerville
School District	North Plainfield Borough School District

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About North Plainfield, New Jersey

North Plainfield is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 22,808. The population density is 3137.2 people per km². North Plainfield is located at 40.6213°N, 74.4395°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. North Plainfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07060.

North Plainfield reveals its character through the steady, insistent flow of Crab Brook as it carves a path through the suburban landscape. It lies 1.1 miles west-southwest of Plainfield, NJ (from Plainfield, NJ: bearing 257°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-southwest of Union County. The topography remains grounded and modest, defined by the quiet presence of Green Brook which offers a refuge of open space amid the residential streets. On clear days, the silhouette of Long Hill rises in the distance, providing a constant, stable horizon that anchors the surrounding plains. Best Lake sits only a mile away, its surface often catching the amber quality of the late afternoon light that filters through the local tree canopy. This inland terrain avoids the drama of high peaks, favoring instead a functional, reliable geography that supports the steady rhythm of daily life.

North Plainfield grew from its early foundations as a place where the movement of goods and people shaped the local economy. Industrial development flourished here as the region transitioned through various manufacturing eras, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and pragmatic growth. Small businesses and service-oriented sectors now define the commercial landscape, replacing the heavier machinery of the past with a more diverse, modern array of enterprises. The residents have long maintained a resilient spirit, adapting their labor to the changing needs of the economy while keeping their focus on the stability of the local neighborhood. Even as storefronts change and new ventures emerge, the underlying commitment to productivity remains a hallmark of the people who reside here.

North Plainfield balances a diverse cultural identity with a deep-rooted sense of place, reflecting the varied backgrounds of those who call the municipality their own. The community finds common ground during local events that bring neighbors out to the streets to share in the simple comfort of seasonal gatherings. While the area does not claim world-famous monuments, the architecture of its older homes and the quiet corners of its public spaces tell a story of endurance and quiet pride. Notable individuals have walked these sidewalks, including the musician and composer Bill Evans, whose early life in the region left a subtle, lingering influence on the cultural consciousness of the area. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, favoring the persistence of tradition and the quiet satisfaction of a well-kept garden as the sun dips low over the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Stony Brook Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 159° S
Green Brook Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 163° S
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 344° N
Watchung Borough Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 286° W
Watchung Lake (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 327° NW
Phillips Field (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 309° NW
Washington Rock State Park (State Park) — 1.6 mi, 250° W
Scenic View at Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 1.8 mi, 251° W
Scotch Plains Christopher Columbus Monument (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 047° NE
Watchung Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 039° NE
George Dealaman Nature Trail and Pond (Nature Reserve) — 3.5 mi, 275° W
Old Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 3.6 mi, 034° NE
Stransky Nature Trails (Nature Reserve) — 3.8 mi, 274° W
Drake Farm House (#5a) (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 030° NE
Veterans War Memorial (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 220° SW
Abraham Lincoln (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 220° SW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.0 mi, 343° N · 16k acres
Rialto Theatre (Cinema) — 5.3 mi, 066° NE
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 5.4 mi, 354° N · 3,611 acres
Virgin Mary Statue (Public Artwork) — 5.9 mi, 018° N
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 223° SW
8k Cinemas Movie City (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 123° SE
Hamilton Street Gallery (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 229° SW
Designers Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 087° E
South Avenue Arts (Arts Centre) — 6.6 mi, 071° E
Livingston Theater (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 177° S
Paul Robeson Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 6.8 mi, 189° S
Acting Out Metuchen (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 143° SE
Galerie Westerhoff (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 144° SE
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 16.6 mi, 108° E · 47k acres

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