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West New York New Jersey Map

Explore West New York, 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 New York, New Jersey

How to Use This West New York, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for West New York, 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 New York.

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

Latitude	40.787879
Longitude	-74.014306
Population	52,912
Density	20552.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07093
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Jersey City
School District	West New York Town School District

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About West New York, New Jersey

West New York is a locality in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 52,912. The population density is 20552.7 people per km². West New York is located at 40.7879°N, 74.0143°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. West New York is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07093.

West New York commands a rugged, elevated perch overlooking the industrial pulse of the Hudson River. The land rises sharply from the water’s edge, creating a dense urban terrace where the architecture seems to lean into the wind, watching the tides shift toward the distant Bushwick Inlet. While the horizon is dominated by the complex geometry of nearby skylines, one can trace the gentle, ancient slope of the First Watchung Mountain far to the west on days when the air turns crisp and clear. Within the immediate neighborhood, the green expanse of Filmore Park offers a necessary breath of stillness, while the waters of Hackensack Reservoir Number Two remain a quiet, reflective presence just a short distance away, grounding the neighborhood in a landscape that feels both hardworking and enduring.

Founding narratives of West New York are inextricably linked to the shifts of labor and trade that defined the nineteenth-century expansion along the waterfront. Early settlers recognized the utility of the high ground, establishing a hub that functioned as a vital transit point for goods and people moving between the interior and the maritime channels. The town grew through the steady accumulation of brick and mortar, attracting waves of immigrants who sought work in the bustling workshops and docks. Over time, West New York evolved from a collection of industrial outposts into a cohesive, densely packed residential center, maintaining a stubborn, practical character that reflects the grit of the generations who first laid its streets and defined its boundaries.

Economic life in West New York remains anchored by a diverse array of small-scale commerce, retail corridors, and service industries that support the daily needs of its residents. While the local infrastructure is defined by its compact grid and reliance on the transit arteries that connect it to the broader metropolitan region, the area serves as a residential base for a workforce that contributes to the regional economy. Academic and professional ambitions are often pursued at nearby institutions, though the town itself remains focused on the immediate, tangible tasks of neighborhood maintenance and small business vitality. The constant movement of commuters and the hum of local traffic provide a steady, rhythmic cadence to the day, ensuring that West New York functions as a vital, self-sustaining cog in the machinery of the state.

Cultural life in West New York is a vibrant reflection of its demographic diversity, manifesting in the lively street festivals and the scent of international cuisines that drift through the evening air. Residents often look toward the major sporting arenas of the region for their professional entertainment, yet the town claims its own identity through local gatherings and the shared use of public spaces like Filmore Park. While the Great Lawn provides a nearby basin for community recreation, the local spirit is best captured by the way the light hits the brick facades at dusk, casting long, sharp shadows that emphasize the solidity of the neighborhood. Notable figures, including the acclaimed author and intellectual Lionel Trilling, have roots that touch upon this corner of the state, lending a quiet, literary weight to the local history that persists beneath the modern bustle of daily life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Weigand Pak (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 172° S
Veterans Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 143° SE
James J Braddock Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 023° NE
Weehawken 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 170° S
Weehawken Memorial World War (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 184° S
Alexander Hamilton (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 186° S
Riverside Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 108° E
Celia Cruz (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 216° SW
New York Central Railroad 69th Street Transfer Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 1.4 mi, 115° SE
Miller Highway Remnant (Historic Ruins) — 1.5 mi, 108° E
LOOK Dine-in Cinemas (Cinema) — 1.6 mi, 136° SE
Royal Caribbean/Norweigan Cruise Pier (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 152° SE
Anya & Andrew Shiva Gallery (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 132° SE
Manhattan Movement & Arts Center (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 130° SE
The Daily Show (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 144° SE
Irish Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.8 mi, 144° SE
Walter Reade Theater (Cinema) — 1.8 mi, 121° SE
Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 121° SE
Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation And Wildlife (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 324° NW
Free Public Stargazing (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 123° SE
Alice Tully Hall (Arts Centre) — 1.9 mi, 121° SE
Hudson River Park (State Park) — 2.0 mi, 168° S
American Folk Art Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 121° SE
NYC Barber Shop Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 109° E
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 049° NE
Liberty State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 5.3 mi, 192° S
Statue of Liberty National Monument (National Monument) — 6.1 mi, 193° S · 69 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 12.6 mi, 190° S · 47k acres

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