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Somerville New Jersey Map

Explore Somerville, 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 Somerville, New Jersey

How to Use This Somerville, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.57427
Longitude	-74.60988
Population	12,346
Density	2038.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08876
Area Code	908
County Seat	Somerville
School District	Somerville Borough School District

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About Somerville, New Jersey

Somerville is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 12,346. The population density is 2038.8 people per km². Somerville is located at 40.5743°N, 74.6099°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Somerville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08876.

Somerville defines its own geography through the quiet, persistent flow of Peters Brook as it carves a path through the landscape. It lies 1.6 miles southeast of Bridgewater, NJ (from Bridgewater, NJ: bearing 146°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north of Hamilton. The terrain unfolds in a series of subtle elevations, leading the eye toward the distant rise of Middlebrook Heights on the horizon. To the north, the terrain gathers into the rugged character of Chimney Rock Gorge, while the nearby Washington Valley Reservoir provides a tranquil stillness to the surrounding woods. Within the immediate vicinity, Van Fleet Gardens offers an intentional, curated peace that stands in contrast to the broader, wilder growth found further out toward Mettlers Woods. The air here holds a steady, inland clarity, far removed from the heavy moisture of the coast, marking the land as a place of stable earth and enduring plains.

Somerville grew from the steady labor of those who recognized the utility of its position along the regional transit corridors. Early commerce relied on the land’s productivity, eventually giving way to a more diversified economy that shifted from agrarian roots to the specialized industries of the modern age. Workers here have long participated in the quiet, industrial rhythms of the state, contributing to sectors ranging from manufacturing to professional services. The center of Somerville maintains a functional layout where the architecture reflects a history of pragmatic growth and civic organization. This economic landscape remains grounded, favoring a pace that values the deliberate development of local enterprise and the steady maintenance of its infrastructure.

Cultural life in Somerville draws its vitality from the intersection of long-standing traditions and the evolving character of its residents. The downtown district serves as a focal point for the daily life of the populace, featuring storefronts and public spaces that host frequent community gatherings and seasonal events. Among those who have walked these streets, the presence of figures like the legendary jazz musician Bill Evans has left a lingering, artistic resonance that persists in the town's collective memory. Landmarks throughout the area offer a tangible connection to the past, grounding the modern experience in the physical reality of older, well-kept structures. Residents often find common ground during local festivals that celebrate the specific, unhurried energy of the region. Through such shared moments, Somerville sustains a distinct identity that feels both connected to the wider state and entirely its own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Raritan River Greenway 18 (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 168° S
Raritan Valley Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 222° SW
Raritan River Greenway (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 218° SW
Torpey Athletic Complex (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 143° SE
Somerset County Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 187° S
Joseph S. Frelinghuysen Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 279° W
Arcaro Award Gallery Inc (Gallery) — 1.4 mi, 249° W
Duke Island Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 246° SW
Raritan Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 248° W
John Basilone Statue (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 248° W
The Lost Boys Statues (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 226° SW
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 139° SE
Raritan River Confluence State Park (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 265° W
Devil's Tree (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 020° N
Hamilton Street Gallery (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 101° E
John Sanford Farmland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.0 mi, 251° W
Sieminski Theater (Theatre) — 5.9 mi, 014° N
Stransky Nature Trails (Nature Reserve) — 6.2 mi, 055° NE
Scenic View at Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 7.7 mi, 070° E
Paul Robeson Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 8.7 mi, 114° SE
Ridge PAC (Arts Centre) — 9.0 mi, 022° N
Readington Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 284° W
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.2 mi, 032° NE · 16k acres
Rutgers Cinema (Cinema) — 9.7 mi, 110° E
Basking Ridge Oak Tree (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 019° N
Livingston Theater (Theatre) — 9.9 mi, 111° E
Rutgers Geology Museum (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 121° SE
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 11.6 mi, 035° NE · 3,611 acres

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