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Weehawken New Jersey Map

Explore Weehawken, 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 Weehawken, New Jersey

How to Use This Weehawken, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.769546
Longitude	-74.020418
Population	14,500
Density	8500.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07086
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Jersey City

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About Weehawken, New Jersey

Weehawken is a locality in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 14,500. The population density is 8500.0 people per km². Weehawken is located at 40.7695°N, 74.0204°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07086.

Weehawken commands a steep, dramatic rise above the water, offering a vantage point that feels suspended between the industrial grit of the shoreline and the expansive sky. It lies 7.6 miles west of Hopewell Mercer County, NJ (from Hopewell Mercer County, NJ: bearing 277°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-southwest of Montgomery. The local topography is dominated by the precipitous cliffs that look out toward the Hudson River, which flows with a steady, dark gravity just one mile away. While the air carries the faint, salty signature of the distant Bushwick Inlet, the immediate landscape is defined by the rigid, vertical geometry of the Palisades. A quiet stillness often settles over the Arricale Little League Field, where the grass holds the fading light of late afternoon. On the western horizon, the distant peaks of the First Watchung Mountain create a jagged, blue-tinted boundary that anchors the view against the encroaching suburban density.

Weehawken evolved through the centuries as a vital transit point, its economy shaped by the flow of people and goods moving across the water toward the metropolis. Early industries relied heavily on the accessibility of the ferry terminals, establishing a working-class lineage that remains visible in the architecture of the streets. While the modern economy has shifted toward white-collar commerce and residential development, the rhythm of the place retains a residual, industrious hum. Residents often look toward the Hackensack Reservoir Number Two, a vestige of the infrastructure necessary to sustain such a compact, dense environment. Further inland, the terrain levels out toward the Great Lawn, providing a rare, open expanse in a region otherwise characterized by its tight, vertical development. The legacy of the shipping era persists in the shadows of the piers, where the history of labor is etched into the very stones of the waterfront.

Weehawken possesses a distinct cultural identity forged by the diverse waves of immigrants who once sought opportunity along its slopes. The character of the neighborhood is defined by its social density, where the proximity of neighbors encourages a communal existence that feels both private and intensely shared. Notable landmarks include the historic sites that remember the infamous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, an event that forever linked the local cliffs to the nation's founding myths. Though the pace of life is quickened by the constant movement of commuters, the spirit of the place remains grounded in its long-standing maritime heritage. Public life often centers around the local parks and the shared vistas that turn toward the water, where the light at dusk transforms the urban skyline into a shimmering, abstract display. Even as the decades pass, the area maintains a stubborn, dignified resilience that honors its complex and storied origins.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Alexander Hamilton (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 076° E
Weehawken Memorial World War (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 053° NE
Celia Cruz (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 288° W
Weehawken 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 067° NE
Veterans Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 034° NE
Harborside Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 192° S
Hudson River Park (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 132° SE
Royal Caribbean/Norweigan Cruise Pier (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 102° E
Hoboken Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 191° S
Hudson Yards Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 1.2 mi, 141° SE
Riverside Park South (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 076° E
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 117° SE
The Daily Show (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 097° E
LOOK Dine-in Cinemas (Cinema) — 1.4 mi, 084° E
Irish Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.4 mi, 098° E
Viridian Artists (Gallery) — 1.5 mi, 145° SE
Carter Burden Gallery (Gallery) — 1.5 mi, 146° SE
Prince Street Gallery (Gallery) — 1.5 mi, 146° SE
Gagosian (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 151° SE
National Academy of Design (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 146° SE
Producers Club Theaters and Bar (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 115° SE
The Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop (RBPMW) (Arts Centre) — 1.7 mi, 123° SE
Central Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 093° E
Gantry Plaza State Park (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 119° SE
Sawmill Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 265° W
Liberty State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 4.0 mi, 191° S
Statue of Liberty National Monument (National Monument) — 4.8 mi, 192° S · 69 acres
Governors Island National Monument (National Monument) — 5.3 mi, 179° S · 22 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.3 mi, 189° S · 47k acres

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