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West Long Branch New Jersey Map

Explore West Long Branch, 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 West Long Branch, New Jersey

How to Use This West Long Branch, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for West Long Branch, 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 West Long Branch.

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	West Long Branch
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Monmouth County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.290389
Longitude	-74.017638
Population	8,587
Density	1160.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07764
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Freehold
School District	Shore Regional School District

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About West Long Branch, New Jersey

West Long Branch is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,587. The population density is 1160.9 people per km². West Long Branch is located at 40.2904°N, 74.0176°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. West Long Branch is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07764.

West Long Branch holds a quiet dignity within its borders, defined by the gentle shifts of the land as it leans toward the Atlantic Ocean just two miles to the east. It lies 1.6 miles southwest of Long Branch, NJ (from Long Branch, NJ: bearing 234°T), and is situated 6.0 miles east-northeast of Monmouth. The landscape here remains defined by the cooling salt air that travels inland, brushing past the verdant grounds of George Conway Park. Water moves through the terrain with modest purpose, most notably where Turtle Mill Brook carves a narrow, steady path through the local topography. While the horizon remains largely level, those who look toward the distance may occasionally catch a glimpse of the elevation at Lippincort Hill. The atmosphere feels thickest at dusk, when the light turns a soft, bruised gold and the humidity of the coast settles over the quiet lawns.

Historical roots in West Long Branch run deep, reflecting a transition from early agrarian pursuits to the structured development of a modern residential suburb. The local economy shifted alongside these changes, moving away from its original reliance on small-scale farming to support a diverse professional workforce that anchors the region today. Commerce remains concentrated in accessible corridors, serving the daily requirements of residents who value the steady pulse of a settled neighborhood. Industry here is not defined by smokestacks or grand manufacturing, but by the quiet productivity of small businesses and the administrative reach of nearby institutions. This careful balance keeps the pace of life measured, allowing the residents to maintain a sense of continuity that honors the past without being tethered to it.

Cultural life in West Long Branch centers on the presence of Monmouth University, an institution that lends an intellectual and athletic vitality to the surrounding streets. The university acts as a focal point for the region, drawing visitors to its historic campus and the various events that animate the calendar throughout the year. Notable figures have emerged from the broader area, including the prolific writer Bruce Springsteen, who remains a resonant force in the regional identity. The character of the people reflects a blend of local heritage and the influx of newcomers drawn by the proximity to the coast and the stability of the surroundings. Even as the seasons change, the sense of place remains firm, defined by a shared appreciation for a life that is both connected to the wider world and firmly rooted in the local soil.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Franklin Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 327° NW
Angelo Valenzano Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 212° SW
Wolf Hill Recreation (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 334° NW
Go Hawks (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 134° SE
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 129° SE
Takanassee Lake (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 140° SE
Purple Heart Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 332° NW
Vietnam Defense of Freedom Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 332° NW
Fort Monmouth Avenue of Memories (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 333° NW
Whale Pond Brook Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 238° SW
Whale Pond Brook (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 237° SW
Straus Doechester Trafalgar Easement (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 318° NW
Allen House (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 315° NW
Tinton Falls (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 283° W
Swimming River Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 4.7 mi, 297° NW
Madame Marie's (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 168° S
Count Basie Theater (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 326° NW
Two River Theatre Company (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 324° NW
The Collective Art Tank (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 175° S
Exhibit No. 9 (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 175° S
Parlor Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 177° S
The ShowRoom Cinema (Cinema) — 5.1 mi, 177° S
Seabright Beach (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 026° NE
Monmouth Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 292° W
Battery Lewis (Historic Ruins) — 7.0 mi, 012° N
Highlands Army Air Defense Command Bunker (Historic Ruins) — 7.1 mi, 010° N
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 7.6 mi, 017° N · 47k acres
Allaire State Park (State Park) — 9.3 mi, 222° SW
Cheesequake State Park (State Park) — 13.8 mi, 323° NW
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.7 mi, 187° S · 130k acres

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