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Parlin New Jersey Map

Explore Parlin, 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 Parlin, New Jersey

How to Use This Parlin, New Jersey Map

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

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	Parlin
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Middlesex County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.46205
Longitude	-74.338204
Population	15,000
Density	1650.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08859
Area Code	908
County Seat	New Brunswick

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About Parlin, New Jersey

Parlin is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 15,000. The population density is 1650.0 people per km². Parlin is located at 40.4620°N, 74.3382°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08859.

Parlin maintains a quiet presence within the low-lying landscapes of New Jersey, defined by the proximity of tidal influence and the subtle movement of water. It lies 1.2 miles east of Sayreville, NJ (from Sayreville, NJ: bearing 81°T), and is situated 5.5 miles southeast of Edison. The terrain surrounding Parlin is shaped by the nearby Northwest Reach, which brings a distinct coastal atmosphere to the air, while the small expanse of Majors Pond offers a calm, reflective interior water feature. Nearby, the flow of Burt Creek carves a path through the land, leading toward the marshy edges where Crab Island emerges from the silt. Residents can observe the distant silhouette of the Mount Pleasant Hills on the horizon, providing a structural boundary to the otherwise flat, suburban expanse. Bailey Park serves as the immediate green space for the neighborhood, offering a local refuge of grass and open sky amidst the regional density.

Industry and the echoes of earlier labor have long defined the identity of Parlin, grounding its development in the practical needs of a growing state. Historically, the movement of goods and the presence of manufacturing facilities allowed Parlin to evolve from a modest settlement into a functional suburban node. The local economy shifted over decades, moving away from heavy production toward a more service-oriented landscape that mirrors the broader shifts in the region. Even as the character of the workplace changed, the influence of the rail lines and regional transit corridors remains visible in the way the land is organized. Today, the economy relies on a mix of local commerce and the steady flow of residents commuting to larger hubs, maintaining a steady, industrious pace.

Parlin possesses a modest cultural character that is deeply tied to the rhythms of the families who have established their lives here over generations. The community centers on everyday interactions at places like Bailey Park, where the local atmosphere is defined by shared space and the quiet hum of suburban life. Notable figures such as the musician Jon Bon Jovi have roots in the surrounding region, lending a certain resonance to the area’s identity within the broader culture of New Jersey. While the pace of daily life is measured, there is a persistent sense of connection to the surrounding environment, from the tidal shifts of the Northwest Reach to the seasonal cycles of the trees. Life in Parlin remains a blend of individual privacy and the collective experience of a neighborhood that values its own specific, unpretentious history.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kennedy Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 075° E
First School Bell (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 315° NW
Sayreville United Methodist Chruch (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 311° NW
Reading Room (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 306° NW
Hercules Property (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 144° SE
Julian Capik Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 155° SE
Sayreville Recreational Complex (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 191° S
Kents Neck (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 311° NW
Cheesequake State Park (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 201° S
South River Waterfront (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 210° SW
Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 334° NW
Studio Theater (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 334° NW
Scenic View - Tidal Creeks (Viewpoint) — 3.8 mi, 114° SE
Monster Mini Golf (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 325° NW
The South Pole (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 062° NE
Aakawaxung Munahanung (Historic Ruins) — 5.3 mi, 059° NE
Levin Theater (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 288° W
BASeCAMP Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 347° N
Bowery Art Collective (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 348° N
Galerie Westerhoff (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 347° N
New Brunswick Art Center (Arts Centre) — 6.0 mi, 290° W
Rutgers Geology Museum (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 294° NW
Livingston Art Center (Arts Centre) — 6.6 mi, 310° NW
Rutgers Cinema (Cinema) — 6.8 mi, 310° NW
SeaQuest (Aquarium) — 6.9 mi, 017° N
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 7.0 mi, 296° NW
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.5 mi, 064° NE · 47k acres

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