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Union Beach New Jersey Map

Explore Union Beach, 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 Union Beach, New Jersey

How to Use This Union Beach, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.446496
Longitude	-74.178199
Population	5,723
Density	1240.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07735
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Freehold
School District	Union Beach Borough School District

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About Union Beach, New Jersey

Union Beach is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,723. The population density is 1240.0 people per km². Union Beach is located at 40.4465°N, 74.1782°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Union Beach is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07735.

Union Beach emerges from the flat, salt-kissed horizon as a place defined by the quiet pulse of its tidal edges. It lies 2.2 miles north-northeast of Hazlet, NJ (from Hazlet, NJ: bearing 18°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south of Staten Island. The Chingarora Creek traces a slow, serpentine path through the landscape, acting as a perennial witness to the shifting moods of the water. To the west, the Mount Pleasant Hills rise with a subtle authority, framing the sky and offering a solid counterpoint to the low-lying terrain. While the Atlantic Ocean remains nine miles distant, the air here retains a distinct, briny weight, especially when the evening light turns the sky a bruised, metallic gray. Residents often find their way to the Board of Education Ballfields, where the open space allows for a clear view of the horizon, and the nearby Natco Lake provides a calm, reflective surface that mirrors the passing clouds.

Union Beach carries the weight of a history rooted in the grit of maritime labor and the steady persistence of local industry. Generations have looked toward the water to sustain their livelihoods, creating an economy that reflects the pragmatic, hardworking spirit of the surrounding region. The ebb and flow of the tide has long dictated the rhythm of daily life, influencing both the small-scale commerce and the residential character of the streets. Despite the inevitable shifts in modern employment, the town retains a grounded quality where the legacy of trade and manual skill remains visible in the architecture and the layout of the neighborhood. This resilience is a quiet, enduring thread, stitching together the memories of those who have built their lives on this specific patch of earth.

Cultural life in Union Beach moves with a deliberate, unpretentious pace, favoring the simple familiarity of neighbors and the shared endurance of the seasons. The local atmosphere is shaped by a sense of belonging that resists the hurried clamor of more crowded centers, allowing a unique, localized identity to flourish. While the area does not lean on the fame of celebrities, it finds its true character in the everyday interactions of people who value the stability of their surroundings. Landmarks here are less about grand monuments and more about the communal touchstones that anchor the day, such as the active life found at the Board of Education Ballfields during the warmer months. These spaces serve as the town's social heart, where the mundane tasks of living are punctuated by the easy, comfortable laughter of a community that knows itself well.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cheesequake State Park (State Park) — 0.2 mi, 261° W
Union Beach Borough Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 142° SE
Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 177° S
Monmouth County Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 177° S
Henry Hudson Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 127° SE
Veteran's Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 243° SW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 214° SW
Frederick Post (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 247° SW
John Seip (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 247° SW
Luke E. Slover, Jr. (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 247° SW
Keyport Historical Society (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 241° SW
Raritan Rocket (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 134° SE
Fowler's Theatre (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 095° E
Holmdel Horn Antenna (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 185° S
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 178° S
Scenic View - Tidal Creeks (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 265° W
Pellman Cottage (Historic Ruins) — 5.0 mi, 332° NW
Holmes Hendrickson House (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 182° S
The South Pole (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 313° NW
Aakawaxung Munahanung (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 314° NW
Longstreet Farm Animals (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.4 mi, 183° S
Bell Theater at Bell Works (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 174° S
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 5.9 mi, 023° NE · 47k acres
Sandy Ground Historical Society (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 343° N
The Wizard of Art (Arts Centre) — 6.9 mi, 014° N
SMB Studio & Art Lessons (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 005° N
Monmouth Battlefield State Park (State Park) — 13.1 mi, 209° SW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.8 mi, 327° NW · 16k acres

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