Old Bridge New Jersey Map

About Old Bridge, New Jersey

Old Bridge is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 65,800. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Old Bridge is located at 40.4148°N, 74.3654°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8857.

Old Bridge, New Jersey, unfolds itself along the broad, slow-moving expanse of the Raritan River, its landscape a gentle mingle of suburban sprawl and the lingering whisper of marshland. It lies 2.8 miles east-south-east of East Brunswick, NJ (from East Brunswick, NJ: bearing 109°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-south-east of Edison. Here, the earth, rich and forgiving, yields to the persistent hum of development, yet still offers glimpses of its wilder heart in the reeds that fringe the waterways and the persistent call of unseen birds at dawn. The air, often thick with the salt tang carried inland from the bay, carries the murmur of traffic that threads through the community, a constant counterpoint to the rustle of leaves in the scattered woodlands that punctuate the neighborhood streets. Shadows lengthen across manicured lawns, painting the scene in hues of softened gold as the day recedes, a quiet beauty that belies the area’s industrious spirit. This corner of Middlesex County carries the weight of history in its very soil, a legacy shaped by agriculture and, more recently, by the ebb and flow of industry. Once a land of farms and orchards, Old Bridge has transformed, its economy now a more complex weave of commerce and services, with the river itself a silent witness to its evolution. The echoes of a past life, when the land was tilled and the river served as a vital artery for trade, can still be felt, a subtle resonance beneath the modern rhythms of life. While no single grand monument defines it, the character of Old Bridge is found in the persistent energy of its residents and the quiet unfolding of its daily life, a testament to the enduring spirit of place.

About This Old Bridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Old Bridge, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.414829, -74.365427. 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 Old Bridge and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Old Bridge includes the ZIP code (08816), telephone area code (908), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), and school district assignment (Old Bridge Township 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 Old Bridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.