Explore Ocean Acres, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ocean Acres, 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 Ocean Acres.
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 | Ocean Acres |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.743453 |
| Longitude | -74.280976 |
| Population | 18,185 |
| Density | 1205.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 08050 |
| Area Code | 856, 609 |
| County Seat | Toms River |
| School District | Southern Regional School District |
Ocean Acres stretches across a flat, unassuming expanse of the New Jersey coastal plain where the horizon feels vast and uncluttered. It lies 2.6 miles northwest of Stafford, NJ (from Stafford, NJ: bearing 320°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south of Lacey. The character of Ocean Acres is defined by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, which sits nine miles to the east, casting a distinct salt-tinged quality into the evening air. Fourmile Branch winds its quiet path only one mile away, offering a slow, rhythmic movement of water through the surrounding landscape. On clearer days, the distant silhouette of Forked River Mountain rises seven miles away, providing a subtle anchor to the otherwise level topography. Residents often find their way to the Cloverdale Road Farm, a local wildlife area situated just one mile from the center of daily activity.
Development in Ocean Acres reflects the mid-century expansion that transformed much of this region into a collection of quiet, residential streets. The local economy relies heavily on the broader regional commerce of the Jersey Shore, with many inhabitants commuting to support the service, retail, and professional sectors that sustain the coastline. Historically, the land served as a transition between the deep, pine-heavy interior and the bustling maritime trade centers that once dominated the region. Small businesses and neighborhood shops provide the necessary foundation for the daily life of those who prefer the calm of the inland woods over the intensity of the shore. Even as the decades have passed, the area maintains a steady, industrious pace that prioritizes the stability of suburban life.
Cultural life in Ocean Acres is marked by a quiet independence and a deep appreciation for the natural features that define the local environment. Residents might spend a weekend afternoon near Mill Pond, three miles away, or look toward the distant silhouette of Conklin Island as a reminder of the complex geography of the nearby coast. While the region is not a hub for global celebrities, the spirit of the place is shaped by the everyday resilience and working-class history typical of the surrounding counties. Community gatherings often center on the seasonal cycles of the coast, reflecting a regional identity that balances the silence of the woods with the persistent pull of the sea. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring the simple clarity of a sunset over the marshlands and the steady, unpretentious rhythm of neighbors going about their lives.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ocean Acres, New Jersey. Coordinates: 39.743453, -74.280976. 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 Ocean Acres includes the ZIP code (08050), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Southern Regional School District).
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 generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |