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Ocean City New Jersey Map

Explore Ocean City, 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 Ocean City, New Jersey

How to Use This Ocean City, New Jersey Map

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

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 City
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Cape May County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.269523
Longitude	-74.599797
Population	11,229
Density	642.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08226
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Middle Township
School District	Ocean City School District

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About Ocean City, New Jersey

Ocean City is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 11,229. The population density is 642.0 people per km². Ocean City is located at 39.2695°N, 74.5998°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Ocean City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08226.

Ocean City occupies a slender stretch of land defined entirely by the restless boundary of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 3.0 miles south-southeast of Somers Point, NJ (from Somers Point, NJ: bearing 159°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south of Egg Harbor. The low-lying terrain transitions from the shifting sands of the coastline to the intricate, salt-drenched marshlands that separate it from the mainland. Visitors often find that the quality of light at dusk possesses a singular clarity, turning the horizon into a muted expanse of gray and gold. To the west, the winding path of Miller Creek shapes the edge of the local geography, while the quiet waters of Bargaintown Pond remain a distant inland presence. Far across the horizon, the faint, jagged silhouette of Cabin Ridge offers a stark contrast to the flat, expansive rhythm of the tides.

Ocean City emerged from its origins as a quiet, purposeful settlement, eventually evolving into a retreat that favored a steady, family-oriented pace of life. The local economy relies heavily on the seasonal influx of visitors, supporting a dense concentration of boardwalk businesses and small-scale commerce that hums with activity during the warmer months. While the industrial footprint remains light, the influence of the nearby Belleplain State Forest provides a wild, forested counterpoint to the suburban density of the residential blocks. Fishing and maritime services have long played a role in the daily life of those who work near the docks, maintaining a connection to the cycles of the water. Cowpens Island sits just a short distance away, serving as a quiet witness to the ebb and flow of the local maritime trade.

Ocean City maintains a distinct cultural character defined by its tradition as a dry resort, which has shaped the quiet, deliberate atmosphere of its streets. The Beachfront serves as a primary gathering space where the salt air and the sound of the surf provide a constant backdrop to the daily routines of residents. Notable figures such as the legendary sportscaster Harry Kalas once walked these streets, contributing to the local lore that characterizes the area's identity. Community events are often centered on the boardwalk, where the architecture reflects a mid-century sensibility that has persisted through decades of change. Life here moves in harmony with the seasons, from the vibrant, crowded energy of mid-summer to the solitary, wind-swept stillness of the winter months.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ocean City Estuary or Marsh (Local Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 213° SW
Cape May Wetlands Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 0.3 mi, 305° NW
Cape May Coastal Wetlands Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 305° NW
Ocean City Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 193° S
Ocean City Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 078° E
26Th Street And Bay Avenue Playground (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 208° SW
The Ocean City Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.5 mi, 076° E
Beachfront (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 151° SE
Emil Palmer Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 066° NE
Ocean City Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 060° NE
Johnny B. Goode (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 072° E
Binoculars (Viewpoint) — 1.3 mi, 078° E
Marcy V. Smith (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 065° NE
Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.3 mi, 289° W
Malibu Beach Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 041° NE
Ricci Bike Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 043° NE
Corsons Inlet State Park (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 213° SW
Cape May National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.3 mi, 255° W · 38k acres
Great Egg Coast Guard Station (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 053° NE
Longport Welcome Sign (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 052° NE
Tribeca Island Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.8 mi, 046° NE
Juice Island (Nature Reserve) — 7.1 mi, 336° NW
Tilton 9 (Cinema) — 8.4 mi, 017° N
Zephyr Gallery (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 055° NE
Tropicana Showroom (Theatre) — 10.1 mi, 055° NE
Imax (Cinema) — 10.1 mi, 055° NE
Bob's Garden Center Christmas Display (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 006° N
Humpty Dumpty (Public Artwork) — 10.6 mi, 002° N
Noyes Arts Garage (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 053° NE
Circus Maximus Theater (Theatre) — 10.6 mi, 056° NE

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