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Perth Amboy New Jersey Map

Explore Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy, New Jersey

How to Use This Perth Amboy, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.52016
Longitude	-74.271331
Population	55,436
Density	4591.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	08861, 08862
Area Code	908
County Seat	New Brunswick
School District	Perth Amboy City School District

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About Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Perth Amboy is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 55,436. The population density is 4591.2 people per km². Perth Amboy is located at 40.5202°N, 74.2713°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Perth Amboy is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 08861, 08862.

Perth Amboy asserts its presence where the land meets the water, defined by the steady, industrial pulse of the Arthur Kill. It lies 3.1 miles east-southeast of Fords, NJ (from Fords, NJ: bearing 120°T), and is situated 8.1 miles southwest of Staten Island. The air here holds the salt-heavy weight of the Atlantic Ocean, which sits thirteen miles to the southeast, tempering the climate and casting a pale, pearlescent glow over the shoreline at dusk. Inland, the horizon is anchored by the distant silhouette of the Mount Pleasant Hills, while the local terrain remains low and tidal, shaped by the brackish reaches of the sound. Within the town limits, the greenery finds a quiet center at City Hall Circle Park, a space that offers a pause in the steady rhythm of the streets. Beyond the immediate development, the landscape softens toward the solitude of Long Pond, a small, reflective body of water that mirrors the changing sky.

Perth Amboy carries the weight of a long tenure as a colonial port, its origins deeply tied to the maritime trade that once funneled through the waterways of the region. Originally settled under a royal charter, Perth Amboy served as a pivotal administrative center during the colonial era, its harbor acting as a gateway for travelers and goods moving between the colonies. The architecture of the older districts reflects this endurance, with brick facades and weathered stone foundations that have watched the tides shift for centuries. It was a place of early political significance, where the echoes of provincial governance still linger in the layout of the streets and the preservation of its historic corridors.

Economic life in Perth Amboy has long been tethered to the movement of commerce, transitioning from the heavy maritime shipping of the past to a diverse array of modern logistics and manufacturing industries. The infrastructure of the Arthur Kill continues to dictate the flow of cargo, supporting a workforce that maintains the region’s connection to broader supply chains. While the educational landscape is largely defined by the nearby regional school systems, the proximity to various technical and vocational training centers ensures that the local labor force remains adaptable to the demands of the harbor-adjacent economy. The town functions as a busy, working-class corridor, where the sound of transit and the logistics of the waterfront define the daily labor of its citizens.

Culture in Perth Amboy is a mosaic of shifting demographics and traditions, celebrated through annual festivals that spill out into the public squares and along the waterfront. The community honors its vibrant heritage through street-level gatherings that emphasize local music, diverse culinary traditions, and the shared experience of living near the water. While the area does not house a major professional stadium, residents often look toward the broader metropolitan region for sports, though local high school athletics foster a fierce and localized sense of pride. Famous figures such as the musician Jon Bon Jovi have deep roots in the surrounding region, lending a sense of artistic recognition to the area’s identity. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined by the honest, unadorned character of a place that balances its historic gravity with the constant, moving energy of the Arthur Kill.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 110° E
George Washington (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 164° S
Harborside Waterfront Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 152° SE
Angelina's (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 114° SE
Conference House Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 141° SE
William Warren Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 343° N
Aakawaxung Munahanung (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 142° SE
The South Pole (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 144° SE
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 052° NE
Woodbridge Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 354° N
Mount Loretto Unique Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 108° E
Pellman Cottage (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 105° E
Rev John C. Drumgoole (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 103° E
SeaQuest (Aquarium) — 2.9 mi, 330° NW
Freed Slave Graveyard (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 058° NE
Sandy Ground Historical Society (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 063° NE
Staten Island Boat Graveyard (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 049° NE
Cheesequake State Park (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 178° S
Edison State Park (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 311° NW
BASeCAMP Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 285° W
Bowery Art Collective (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 285° W
Galerie Westerhoff (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 286° W
Acting Out Metuchen (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 288° W
8k Cinemas Movie City (Cinema) — 5.1 mi, 315° NW
Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 258° W
Monster Mini Golf (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 265° W
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 6.9 mi, 082° E · 47k acres

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