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Westfield New Jersey Map

Explore Westfield, 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 Westfield, New Jersey

How to Use This Westfield, New Jersey Map

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

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.

CityWestfield
StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyUnion County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude40.658991
Longitude-74.347372
Population31,032
Density1781.9 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes07090, 07091
Area Code201, 551
County SeatElizabeth
School DistrictWestfield Town School District

About Westfield, New Jersey

Westfield is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 31,032. The population density is 1781.9 people per km². Westfield is located at 40.6590°N, 74.3474°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Westfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 07090, 07091.

Westfield reveals a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of suburban life and the subtle shifts of a temperate climate. It lies 2.2 miles east of Scotch Plains, NJ (from Scotch Plains, NJ: bearing 84°T), and is situated 3.1 miles west of Union County. The ground beneath Westfield maintains a steady, unremarkable elevation, though the distant silhouette of Nook Hill provides a faint anchor to the horizon six miles away. Water finds its way through the local geography via the Nomahegan Brook, which meanders just one mile from the center of activity. Residents often seek the open, green quietude of Clark Park to observe the changing light as it filters through the trees. Though the region is roughly seventeen miles from the open coastline, the air sometimes carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of the distant Gulfport Reach.

Westfield traces its origins to early agricultural settlements that gradually transformed into a hub for commuters drawn to the accessibility of the wider region. The local economy evolved from these agrarian roots into a sophisticated service-oriented landscape, supporting a variety of professional industries and retail enterprises. Many individuals travel daily from Westfield toward the larger urban centers that define the surrounding state, contributing to a rhythm of life dictated by the morning train and the evening return. The influence of the nearby Kilmer Bowl remains a curiosity of the terrain, standing as a reminder of the geological forces that shaped the broader basin. Development has remained steady, balancing the preservation of older architecture with the demands of a modern, industrious population.

Westfield cultivates a distinct cultural identity where the pace of daily affairs is measured by the seasonal transitions of the local flora. Notable landmarks, such as the historic train station, serve as daily touchstones for residents navigating their routines. The town has been home to recognized figures like the cartoonist Charles Addams, whose work captured a particular, dark wit that contrasts with the suburban order. Community life centers on the shared spaces of the public library and the local schools, which remain foundational to the character of Westfield. Throughout the year, events bring neighbors together in the streets, fostering a social cohesion that is both deliberate and remarkably enduring.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Rialto Theatre (Cinema) — 0.4 mi, 180° S
  • Westfield 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 192° S
  • Westfield World War I Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 194° S
  • Westfield World War II Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 197° S
  • Echo Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 352° N
  • Municipal Pool (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 346° N
  • Union Co (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 332° NW
  • Watchung Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 329° NW
  • Scotch Plains Township Golf (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 258° W
  • South Avenue Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.5 mi, 109° E
  • Rahway River Parkway (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 078° E
  • Cranford Movie Theater (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 096° E
  • Badgley House (#13) (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 318° NW
  • Art e Vino Studio (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 094° E
  • Lake Surprise Bathhouse (#12) (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 321° NW
  • Designers Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 142° SE
  • Color Field Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 4.2 mi, 315° NW
  • ArtXo Studios (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 087° E
  • Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 5.4 mi, 027° NE
  • Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.7 mi, 321° NW · 16k acres
  • Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 5.8 mi, 317° NW · 3,611 acres
  • Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 3 (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.4 mi, 324° NW · 34 acres
  • Edison State Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 176° S
  • Liberty Theatre (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 088° E
  • SeaQuest (Aquarium) — 7.5 mi, 160° S
  • Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Education Annex (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 332° NW
  • Madison Community Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 7.9 mi, 332° NW
  • Saint Adalbert Auditorium (Theatre) — 8.1 mi, 094° E
  • Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 11.9 mi, 222° SW
  • Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 13.4 mi, 125° SE · 47k acres

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About This Westfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westfield, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.658991, -74.347372. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Westfield includes the ZIP code (07090, 07091), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Union County (Elizabeth), and school district assignment (Westfield Town School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.