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West Windsor New Jersey Map

Explore West Windsor, 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 Windsor, New Jersey

How to Use This West Windsor, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.33127
Longitude	-74.638181
Population	29,800
Density	580.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08540
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Trenton

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About West Windsor, New Jersey

West Windsor is a locality in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 29,800. The population density is 580.0 people per km². West Windsor is located at 40.3313°N, 74.6382°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08540.

West Windsor occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of inland plains and the gentle movement of local waters. It lies 1.6 miles southeast of Princeton, NJ (from Princeton, NJ: bearing 138°T), and is situated 9.6 miles northeast of Trenton. The terrain here unfolds in a series of subtle rises and flat expanses, far removed from any maritime influence. The Millstone River traces a path through the landscape just one mile away, its current carving a slow, deliberate line through the earth. Nearby, the waters of Carnegie Lake offer a reflective surface that shifts color with the fading afternoon light. On the distant horizon, the faint, jagged silhouette of Middlebrook Heights provides a reminder of the higher ground that exists far beyond these borders.

Agriculture provided the initial rhythm for West Windsor, which evolved steadily from early agrarian roots into a sophisticated professional center. The economy today is anchored by a complex mix of corporate headquarters, research facilities, and high-tech enterprises that drive the regional pulse. Residents often commute to neighboring hubs, yet the local environment remains anchored by the expansive grounds of Sarnoff Fields, which serve as a vital open space for the public. Long ago, the land was primarily defined by fields and woodlots, but the modern era has integrated those natural spaces into a structured, industrious environment. This shift reflects a wider regional pattern where historical farmland has been repurposed to meet the demands of a changing, knowledge-based workforce.

West Windsor maintains a distinct cultural character that balances academic influence with a quiet, suburban precision. The local identity is shaped by a high value placed on education and civic engagement, fostering a community that feels both deliberate and well-ordered. Landmarks like the historic architecture found throughout the older sections provide a tangible connection to the past, grounding the modern developments in a deeper timeline. Notable figures such as the physicist Albert Einstein, who lived in the immediate vicinity, left an intellectual legacy that still informs the local atmosphere. Throughout the year, community events at Sarnoff Fields draw neighbors together, creating a sense of continuity that persists regardless of the seasonal changes.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sarnoff Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 132° SE
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 272° W
Turning Basin Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 273° W
Fieldston Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 149° SE
Charles H. Rogers Wildlife Refuge (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 250° W
Institute Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 261° W
Flower Fields Forever (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 309° NW
Stony Brook Swinging Bridge (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 248° W
Pond dialogue (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 267° W
Lewis Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 327° NW
Princeton Garden Theatre (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 323° NW
Princeton Battlefield State Park (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 264° W
Princeton Battle Monument (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 308° NW
Duck Pond Park (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 200° S
Grovers Mill Historic Comminity (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 125° SE
Heritage Tour - 19 (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 322° NW
Plainsboro Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 078° E
Lincoln Grove Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 020° N
Sunset Views (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 057° NE
John Rogers House (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 186° S
Reinhardt Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.3 mi, 098° E
Orientation Theaters (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 149° SE
Cranbury Barn Park (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 106° E
Art Sparks (Arts Centre) — 7.7 mi, 303° NW
The Sarnoff Collection (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 240° SW
Don Evan's Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 8.5 mi, 241° SW
Meredith Havens Fire Museum (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 221° SW
Houe 8 (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 229° SW

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