Red Bank New Jersey Map

About Red Bank, New Jersey

Red Bank is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Red Bank is located at 39.8729°N, 75.1727°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Red Bank, a place where the Navesink River’s broad embrace spills into the Atlantic’s salty breath, unfolds with a quiet dignity. It lies 4.2 miles north-west of Deptford, NJ (from Deptford, NJ: bearing 320°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south of Philadelphia. The land here is a gentle swell, not dramatic, but a subtle rise and fall that guides the eye towards the water’s glint. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like weathered hands, cast dappled shadows on a terrain softened by generations of cultivation and settlement. The air, especially in the hushed hours before dawn, carries a damp, earthy scent, a promise of the dew-kissed mornings that are Red Bank’s daily benediction. The town itself possesses a character that feels both rooted and ever-so-slightly restless, a place where the salt-laced breeze seems to whisper tales of distant shores. The history of Red Bank is intricately tied to its waterway, a vital artery that once pulsed with the commerce of shipbuilding and maritime trade. Loggers and fishermen, the early architects of this community, found sustenance in the river and the fertile land it nourished. Though its industrial past has softened, a vibrant local economy still thrives, drawing strength from a lively downtown that buzzes with independent shops and restaurants, a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit that has long characterized Red Bank. This coastal town, with its picturesque waterfront and proximity to the ocean’s vastness, retains a connection to the natural world, a reminder of the enduring beauty that shaped its beginnings and continues to define its present.

About This Red Bank Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Bank, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.872891, -75.172679. 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 Red Bank and Gloucester County.

Detailed location data for Red Bank includes the ZIP code (08086), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Gloucester County (Woodbury), and school district assignment (Red Bank Borough School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Red Bank is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.