Washington New Jersey Map

About Washington, New Jersey

Washington is a locality in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. Washington is located at 39.6840°N, 74.5760°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Washington rests as a quiet settlement within Burlington County, its landscape defined by gentle slopes that give way to fertile fields and stands of mature oak and pine. It lies 14.8 miles north-north-west of Galloway, NJ (from Galloway, NJ: bearing 335°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north of Washington Burlington County. The air here, particularly in the late afternoons of summer, carries a humid warmth that softens the edges of the world, and the distant hum of cicadas forms a persistent, drowsy soundtrack. Drainage ditches, often bordered by wild phlox and Queen Anne's lace in their seasons, mark the boundaries of cultivated land, hinting at the underlying sandy loam that has long sustained this place. The very character of Washington is one of quiet persistence, a place where the sky feels vast and the earth yields its bounty with a steady, reliable hand. This corner of New Jersey carries the imprint of agricultural endeavor, a legacy woven into the very fabric of Washington's identity. The land was cleared and settled by those seeking to farm its rich soil, and though the nature of that farming has evolved over the centuries, the connection to the earth remains. The local economy, once heavily reliant on crops and livestock, now finds a more diversified footing, with small businesses and residential growth contributing to its vitality. Washington’s history is not one of grand pronouncements but of incremental development, of families putting down roots and building lives, each generation adding its own layer to the story of this enduring locality.

About This Washington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washington, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.684007, -74.575988. 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 Washington and Burlington County.

Detailed location data for Washington includes the ZIP code (08019), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Burlington County (Mount Holly), and school district assignment (Warren Hills 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 Washington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.