Explore Willingboro, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Willingboro, 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 Willingboro.
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 | Willingboro |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Burlington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.027889 |
| Longitude | -74.869054 |
| Population | 31,600 |
| Density | 3200.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 08046 |
| Area Code | 856, 609 |
| County Seat | Mount Holly |
Willingboro unfolds across a flat, inland expanse of New Jersey where the horizon remains wide and unencumbered by significant peaks. It lies 3.0 miles south of Burlington, NJ (from Burlington, NJ: bearing 184°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-northeast of Morris. Mill Creek meanders through the landscape, acting as a constant, quiet companion to the residential grids that define the local layout. Laurel Hill rises modestly in the distance, providing a subtle point of reference for those navigating the terrain. Residents often gather at the Van Sciver Ballfield, a central hub that serves as a focal point for outdoor activity and communal engagement. The air here holds a steady, grounded quality, especially as dusk settles over the neighborhood streets and the light softens against the suburban architecture. Far from the reach of the tides, the land maintains a consistent, steady rhythm shaped by its interior placement.
Willingboro emerged as a significant planned development, transforming from rural tracts into a structured residential landscape that prioritized accessibility and order. The local economy grew in tandem with the expansion of the post-war suburban model, drawing a diverse population into its organized streets and community centers. While the region once relied on agricultural roots, it shifted toward a service-oriented economy that supports a wide array of daily needs. Professional opportunities remain anchored in the broader regional commerce, allowing the municipality to maintain its focus on residential stability. This economic evolution reflects the broader patterns of the state, where shifts in industry have consistently reshaped the way the land is utilized. Today, the local industry remains integrated with the surrounding infrastructure, ensuring that Willingboro continues to function as a vital residential center.
Willingboro possesses a distinct cultural identity forged by the diverse voices and families who have made the area their home over several decades. Public life is marked by community events and local gatherings that foster a sense of shared purpose among its residents. Well-known figures such as Carl Lewis, the legendary Olympian, and the prolific author Alice Childress have roots that connect them to the broader regional narrative. Notable landmarks like the public library and various community centers serve as anchors for cultural expression and educational growth. The pace of life here is deliberate, favoring a quiet persistence that rewards those who take the time to notice the subtle interactions of a multi-generational population. Whether during the heat of a summer afternoon at the park or the stillness of a winter evening, Willingboro maintains a character defined by its people and their enduring connections.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Willingboro, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.027889, -74.869054. 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 Willingboro includes the ZIP code (08046), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Burlington County (Mount Holly), and school district assignment.
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 generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |