Point Pleasant New Jersey Map
Point Pleasant, Sussex County
Point Pleasant, New Jersey — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Point Pleasant, Sussex County.
Interactive Map of Point Pleasant, New Jersey
| City | Point Pleasant |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Sussex |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.922876 |
| Longitude | -74.657661 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Point Pleasant, New Jersey
Point Pleasant is a locality in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. Point Pleasant is located at 40.9229°N, 74.6577°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
Point Pleasant unfolds itself along the Manasquan River, a place where the salt-tinged air carries the cries of gulls and the distant hum of boat engines. It lies 5.6 miles north-west of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 320°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-east of Mount Olive. The landscape here is a gentle surrender to the water, with marsh grasses whispering secrets to the tide and a scattering of sturdy oaks anchoring the sandy soil. The houses, many painted in cheerful blues and whites, cluster close to the shore, their porches often adorned with weathered lobster traps and the vibrant hues of impatiens. Even in the quiet of mid-morning, a palpable sense of purposeful calm pervades Point Pleasant, a feeling of lives lived in comfortable proximity to the ebb and flow of the Atlantic’s influence. The history of Point Pleasant is deeply intertwined with its maritime heritage, a legacy evident in the fishing fleets that still ply the waters and the scent of brine that clings to the air. For generations, the bounty of the sea provided the backbone of the local economy, a tradition that continues to shape its character, even as tourism has woven its own bright threads into the fabric of the community. The iconic boardwalk, a lively promenade alive with the laughter of families and the aroma of boardwalk fare, serves as a vibrant hub, a place where the past and present meet in a joyful, sun-drenched embrace. Beyond the bustling waterfront, quieter streets reveal charming bungalows and the enduring spirit of a place that has always known how to live by the water's edge.
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About This Point Pleasant Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Point Pleasant, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Point Pleasant and Sussex County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Point Pleasant is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Point Pleasant is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
