Northfield New Jersey Map

About Northfield, New Jersey

Northfield is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. Northfield is located at 40.7743°N, 74.3246°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Northfield unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain, its landscape a subtle interplay of verdant meadows and clusters of mature trees that soften the edges of the horizon. It lies 1.6 miles south-south-west of Livingston, NJ (from Livingston, NJ: bearing 199°T), and is situated 3.4 miles west-south-west of Essex. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum that seems to emanate from the very earth, tinged with the scent of damp soil and the distant sweetness of blooming honeysuckle. Streets wind with a natural grace, bordered by homes that reflect a variety of eras, some with the sturdy practicality of mid-century design, others boasting the more intricate details of earlier periods, each seeming to settle comfortably into its plot of land as if it had grown there organically. The quality of light, especially as the sun begins its descent, casts a warm, golden hue over the rooftops and the leafy canopies, transforming the ordinary into something quietly luminous. The history of Northfield is a narrative woven through the agricultural roots that once defined this part of Essex County, a legacy still hinted at in the occasional open field and the enduring presence of older farmsteads. While industry has shifted and evolved, the echoes of its past economic life can be felt in the enduring community spirit, a resilience born from generations who worked the land and later adapted to changing times. Notable among its offerings are the well-maintained parks and green spaces that serve as vital lungs for the area, places where families gather and the simple rhythm of daily life unfolds. Northfield, in its quiet persistence, offers a sense of continuity, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather informs the present, creating a distinctive character that is both grounded and gently evolving.

About This Northfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Northfield, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.774267, -74.324594. 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 Northfield and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Northfield includes the ZIP code (08225), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Essex County (Newark), and school district assignment (Mainland Regional 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 Northfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.