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Voorhees New Jersey Map

Explore Voorhees, 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 Voorhees, New Jersey

How to Use This Voorhees, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.481216
Longitude	-74.483209
Population	1,517
Density	815.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08873
Area Code	908
County Seat	Somerville
School District	Franklin Township School District

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About Voorhees, New Jersey

Voorhees is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,517. The population density is 815.8 people per km². Voorhees is located at 40.4812°N, 74.4832°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08873.

Voorhees emerges as a landscape defined by a quiet, deliberate intersection of suburban development and the lingering influence of the natural world. It lies 1.1 miles southwest of East Franklin, NJ (from East Franklin, NJ: bearing 218°T), and is situated 4.5 miles southwest of Edison. The land here remains shaped by the gentle, persistent movement of Mile Run, which meanders through the terrain just one mile from the center of daily life. Residents often look toward the distant, hazy blue outlines of Middlebrook Heights on the horizon, a reminder of the elevation changes that define the broader region. The light at dusk settles softly over the nearby trees of William L Hutcheson Memorial Forest, casting long, thin shadows that seem to stretch toward the horizon. Even as a coastal locality, the air carries a faint, salt-tinged humidity that speaks of the proximity to the open water. A sense of stillness persists near Farrington Lake, where the water catches the gray, muted tones of the afternoon sky.

Voorhees transitioned from its early agricultural roots into a modern hub of commerce and residential life that reflects the industrious spirit of the surrounding region. The local economy relies heavily on a diverse service sector, with healthcare and professional offices forming the primary backbone of the labor force. Many residents commute through the complex, shifting patterns of the state’s industrial corridors, contributing to a workspace defined by efficiency and steady output. Historical growth in Voorhees followed the patterns of suburban expansion, replacing older farmsteads with the structured layouts of residential neighborhoods. The proximity to Kilmer Bowl provides a subtle geographic anchor for the region’s development, influencing the way roads and infrastructure have been laid out over the decades. Commerce flourishes in the spaces between the quiet, orderly streets, keeping the pulse of the local economy tied to the broader success of the state.

Voorhees maintains a cultural character that balances the privacy of suburban life with a deep, quiet appreciation for its accessible green spaces. Community life often centers around the 4th Ward Park Acquisition, where the landscape offers a brief, green reprieve from the constant hum of vehicular traffic. The town celebrates its identity through local events that gather neighbors under the canopy of trees, fostering a sense of connection that feels both grounded and sincere. Notable figures such as the musician Eve and the professional athlete Haason Reddick have ties to the area, grounding the local narrative in the achievements of those who once walked these same streets. A visit to the vicinity of Rocky Reach offers a moment of reflection, as the water movement provides a rhythmic backdrop to the busy, purposeful pace of the day. The spirit of the place remains firmly rooted in the daily habits of its people, who navigate the rhythm of the seasons with a quiet, persistent resilience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

4th Ward Park Acquisition (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 077° E
Memorial Stadium (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 131° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 017° N
Youth Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 091° E
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site (State Park) — 1.2 mi, 238° SW
Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 033° NE
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 019° N
Johnson Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 006° N
New Brunswick Art Center (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 070° E
The Tuning Fork Oracle (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 068° E
Little Theater (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 090° E
Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.2 mi, 252° W
Gray Terrace (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 056° NE
Colonel John Neilson (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 068° E
Saint Peter the Apostle R.C. Church (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 060° NE
Rutgers Geology Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 058° NE
Stress Factory Comedy Club (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 065° NE
Paul Robeson Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 3.2 mi, 023° NE
Rutgers Cinema (Cinema) — 3.9 mi, 038° NE
Monster Mini Golf (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 067° NE
Hamilton Street Gallery (Gallery) — 6.1 mi, 336° NW
BASeCAMP Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 058° NE
Galerie Westerhoff (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 058° NE
Scenic View at Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 9.1 mi, 004° N
8k Cinemas Movie City (Cinema) — 9.8 mi, 050° NE
Thompson Park Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 10.0 mi, 164° S
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.0 mi, 359° N · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 15.1 mi, 004° N · 3,611 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 18.4 mi, 078° E · 47k acres

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