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Rahway New Jersey Map

Explore Rahway, 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 Rahway, New Jersey

How to Use This Rahway, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.608159
Longitude	-74.277647
Population	29,556
Density	2929.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07065
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Elizabeth
School District	Rahway City School District

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About Rahway, New Jersey

Rahway is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 29,556. The population density is 2929.1 people per km². Rahway is located at 40.6082°N, 74.2776°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Rahway is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07065.

Rahway maintains a steady, rhythmic connection to the land through the steady flow of the Robinsons Branch, which defines its terrain with a quiet, persistent presence. It lies 2.0 miles north-northeast of Avenel, NJ (from Avenel, NJ: bearing 12°T), and is situated 3.6 miles south of Union County. The landscape remains grounded in the low-lying plains of the region, where the air often holds the damp, salt-kissed promise of Gravesend Bay just thirteen miles away. Residents find a quiet respite at the Middlesex Reservoir, a calm expanse of water that reflects the shifting colors of the changing seasons. To the west, the silhouettes of Long Hill offer a distant, jagged boundary against the horizon, while the local grounds of Martin Luther King Park provide a familiar green space for daily life. The light at dusk here settles softly over the grass, casting long, amber shadows that give the scenery a sense of permanence and depth.

Rahway emerged through the steady development of colonial settlements that relied on the nearby waterways for early commerce and trade. The industrial spirit of the region eventually took root, transforming the local economy into a center for manufacturing that mirrored the industrious nature of the nearby metropolitan corridors. Workers once moved through the streets to power the factories that processed chemicals and machinery, building a legacy of labor that still echoes in the brickwork of older buildings. While the industrial output has evolved over the decades, the town retains a practical, blue-collar sensibility that prizes hard work and resilience. This economic history remains visible in the sturdy architecture that lines the older corridors, standing as a silent record of the hands that built the foundation of Rahway.

Cultural life in Rahway thrives on a blend of community-focused events and a deep appreciation for its long-standing artistic heritage. The local theater scene draws visitors who seek the intimacy of live performance, often congregating near landmarks that have served the public for generations. Famous individuals such as the author Judy Blume once walked these streets, absorbing the specific atmosphere of the neighborhood into the narratives that would eventually reach readers across the globe. Annual festivals and public gatherings bring a vibrant energy to the downtown, turning everyday thoroughfares into places of conversation and shared celebration. The pace of life here feels deliberate and unhurried, offering a genuine sense of belonging to those who appreciate the subtle textures of a place that values its own history. Every corner of the streets seems to hold a memory of the past, inviting observers to look closer at the quiet beauty inherent in the everyday routine.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rahway River Parkway (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 011° N
Brennan Field (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 194° S
Milton Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 266° W
Clark Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 284° W
Merrill Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 215° SW
Hawk Rise (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 096° E
Pin Oak Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 156° SE
Designers Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 303° NW
Garwood War Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 318° NW
Cranford Movie Theater (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 336° NW
Art e Vino Studio (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 338° N
Woodbridge Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 179° S
September 11 Memorial Monument (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 340° N
SeaQuest (Aquarium) — 3.7 mi, 198° S
South Avenue Arts (Arts Centre) — 3.8 mi, 324° NW
ArtXo Studios (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 012° N
8k Cinemas Movie City (Cinema) — 4.1 mi, 233° SW
Edison State Park (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 225° SW
Staten Island Boat Graveyard (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 137° SE
Liberty Theatre (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 043° NE
Valley of the Sunrise (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 093° E
Saint Adalbert Auditorium (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 056° NE
Sandy Ground Historical Society (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 145° SE
Historic Stone Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 097° E
Angelina's (Viewpoint) — 6.7 mi, 168° S
Badgley House (#13) (Historic Ruins) — 7.3 mi, 315° NW
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 8.4 mi, 119° SE · 47k acres
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.7 mi, 318° NW · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 10.8 mi, 316° NW · 3,611 acres

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