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South Amboy New Jersey Map

Explore South Amboy, 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 South Amboy, New Jersey

How to Use This South Amboy, New Jersey Map

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

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	South Amboy
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Middlesex County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.486391
Longitude	-74.278762
Population	9,411
Density	2362.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08879
Area Code	908
County Seat	New Brunswick
School District	South Amboy City School District

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About South Amboy, New Jersey

South Amboy is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,411. The population density is 2362.6 people per km². South Amboy is located at 40.4864°N, 74.2788°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. South Amboy is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08879.

South Amboy anchors the northern edge of its peninsula, where the land yields to the rhythmic pull of the tides. It lies 2.4 miles south-southwest of Perth Amboy, NJ (from Perth Amboy, NJ: bearing 214°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east-southeast of Edison. The horizon carries the faint, salt-heavy breath of the Atlantic Ocean, which lies fourteen miles away, tempering the air with a coastal chill. To the west, the landscape rises toward the Mount Pleasant Hills, a distant silhouette that defines the boundary of the region. Near the local terrain, the winding path of Crossway Creek cuts a quiet channel through the soil, offering a steady, liquid pulse to the environment. Residents often find a moment of stillness within the green borders of Charmello Park, where the afternoon light catches the leaves in a soft, amber glow.

South Amboy grew from the hard necessity of transit, serving as a vital junction where the heavy work of industry once defined the daily pulse. The economy shifted over generations from the early labor of rail and shipping to a more modern, service-oriented rhythm. Long ago, the movement of coal and freight transformed the waterfront into a theater of steam and iron, leaving behind a legacy of grit and resilience. Today, the local character remains forged by this working-class history, where the labor of the past still informs the pragmatic spirit of current commerce. Even as the industries evolve, the connection to the harbor remains, echoing the industrious ambitions of those who first organized the settlement.

South Amboy sustains a community identity shaped by its proximity to the water and the enduring strength of its people. The local culture finds its expression in the neighborhood gatherings that mark the calendar, fostering a sense of belonging that persists despite the suburban density. Visitors might notice how the atmosphere shifts during local events, when the town gathers to celebrate its collective memory and shared future. Notable figures, such as the storied professional baseball player Mike Squires, emerged from this environment, carrying the influence of their upbringing into the wider world. Whether observing the quiet surface of Hooks Creek Lake or watching the sun dip toward the distant rise of the Kilmer Bowl, one feels the particular weight of a place that understands its own boundaries.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Colucci/Eppineer Fields (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 130° SE
Marina Area (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 150° SE
Allie Clark Field Complex (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 160° S
River Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 034° NE
George Washington (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 026° NE
The South Pole (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 063° NE
Aakawaxung Munahanung (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 055° NE
Cheesequake State Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 163° S
Angelina's (Viewpoint) — 2.4 mi, 038° NE
Mount Loretto Unique Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 070° E
North Mount Loretto (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 057° NE
Pellman Cottage (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 061° NE
Rev John C. Drumgoole (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 061° NE
First School Bell (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 255° W
Sayreville United Methodist Chruch (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 255° W
Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 286° W
Sandy Ground Historical Society (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 041° NE
SeaQuest (Aquarium) — 5.0 mi, 348° N
Keyport Historical Society (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 131° SE
BASeCAMP Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 310° NW
Bowery Art Collective (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 310° NW
Galerie Westerhoff (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 310° NW
Acting Out Metuchen (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 311° NW
Monster Mini Golf (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 288° W
Staten Island Boat Graveyard (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 034° NE
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 8.0 mi, 066° NE · 47k acres
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 9.5 mi, 279° W
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.1 mi, 329° NW · 16k acres

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