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Princeton New Jersey Map

Explore Princeton, 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 Princeton, New Jersey

How to Use This Princeton, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.358244
Longitude	-74.666728
Population	30,681
Density	660.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	08544, 08540, 08541, 08542, 08543
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Trenton
School District	Princeton Public Schools

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About Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton is a locality in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 30,681. The population density is 660.1 people per km². Princeton is located at 40.3582°N, 74.6667°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Princeton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 08544, 08540, 08541.

Princeton possesses a landscape defined by deliberate green spaces and the quiet, structured elegance of its inland terrain. It lies 1.6 miles northwest of West Windsor, NJ (from West Windsor, NJ: bearing 318°T), and is situated 5.1 miles northeast of Mercer. The physical character of Princeton remains defined by its proximity to the serene waters of Carnegie Lake and the gentle, persistent movement of Harrys Brook. On the distant horizon, the faint silhouette of Middlebrook Heights provides a structural boundary to the otherwise undulating, verdant plains. Visitors often find solace in the open, manicured grounds of Tiger Park, which serves as a central artery for public life. The local atmosphere is colored by the quality of light at dusk, which catches the brick facades and turns the autumn leaves into a deep, burnished copper.

Princeton evolved from a colonial crossroads into a locus of intellectual and economic activity centered primarily on its preeminent university. The local economy relies heavily on the presence of this academic institution, which fosters a sophisticated ecosystem of research, administration, and specialized professional services. While the region once leaned toward agricultural roots, the current economic landscape prioritizes innovation and the sustained growth of the knowledge sector. This transition reflects a broader regional shift where the quiet, deliberate pace of the interior landscape supports high-level intellectual labor. The influence of this industry keeps the local pulse steady, favoring quiet study and professional collaboration over industrial manufacturing.

Princeton maintains a cultural character defined by a rare intersection of rigorous academic tradition and an understated, scholarly aesthetic. Notable landmarks such as Nassau Hall stand as silent sentinels to a history that includes the residence of Albert Einstein, who spent his later years walking these quiet, tree-lined streets. The town frequently hosts cultural programming that draws from the global expertise of its residents, ensuring that the intellectual output remains consistently high. Major events often revolve around the university’s calendar, creating a cyclical rhythm that dictates the ebb and flow of public activity. This intellectual heritage, paired with the preservation of historic architecture, ensures that Princeton remains a place where the gravity of ideas feels as tangible as the earth itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Comunity Park South (Local Recreation) — locality lies within
Heritage Tour - 19 (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 123° SE
Mountain Lakes (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 257° W
Mercer County Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 301° NW
Einstein Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 171° S
Princeton Battle Monument (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 176° S
Princeton Garden Theatre (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 137° SE
John Witherspoon Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 342° N
Lewis Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 130° SE
Stony Brook (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 241° SW
Greenway Meadows (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 223° SW
New Jersey Conservation Foundation Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 027° NE
Herrontown Woods (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 030° NE
Princeton Battlefield State Park (State Park) — 1.6 mi, 201° S
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 1.7 mi, 144° SE
Pond dialogue (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 182° S
Grovers Mill Historic Comminity (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 134° SE
Sunset Views (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 087° E
Art Sparks (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 295° NW
John Rogers House (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 171° S
Reinhardt Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.3 mi, 111° E
The Sarnoff Collection (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 224° SW
Don Evan's Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 8.5 mi, 224° SW
Cranbury Barn Park (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 116° SE
Orientation Theaters (Cinema) — 8.5 mi, 147° SE
Meredith Havens Fire Museum (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 208° SW
Houe 8 (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 216° SW
House 6 (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 218° SW

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