Shrewsbury New Jersey Map

About Shrewsbury, New Jersey

Shrewsbury is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Shrewsbury is located at 40.1826°N, 74.5293°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Shrewsbury unfolds as a landscape of gentle swells and quiet waterways, where the light often softens into a luminous haze, particularly as the day wanes. It lies 6.3 miles south of East Windsor, NJ (from East Windsor, NJ: bearing 176°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-west of Manalapan. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a verdant tapestry woven with mature trees that cast long, dancing shadows across the lawns of its older homes. The air, especially after a rain, carries a damp, earthy perfume mingled with the faint salt tang of the distant ocean, a constant, almost imperceptible whisper of its coastal proximity. Here, the rhythm of life is less a hurried march and more a deliberate, thoughtful amble, a characteristic that seems to seep into the very stones of its sidewalks and the weathered wood of its fences. Historically, Shrewsbury bears the quiet dignity of a place shaped by early American endeavor, its roots reaching back to colonial times. The local economy, once deeply tied to the fertile soil and the bounty of the surrounding waterways, has diversified over the centuries, yet retains a connection to its agricultural past in the lingering charm of its farm stands and open fields. This area played a role in the region's maritime trade, and the echoes of that era can still be felt in the names of its streets and the sturdy architecture of its older buildings. Shrewsbury, though it has embraced modern development, holds onto a distinct character, a place where the past is not a forgotten relic but a living, breathing presence, evident in the enduring spirit of its residents and the quiet pride they take in their heritage.

About This Shrewsbury Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shrewsbury, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.182611, -74.52932. 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 Shrewsbury and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Shrewsbury includes the ZIP code (08501), telephone area code (609, 640, 732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Red Bank Regional 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 Shrewsbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.