Morristown New Jersey Map

About Morristown, New Jersey

Morristown is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Morristown is located at 40.4251°N, 74.2538°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7960.0.

Morristown unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and broad, sky-reaching maples, a place where the air itself seems to hold the memory of seasons. It lies 2.4 miles northwest of Aberdeen, NJ (from Aberdeen, NJ: bearing 304°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south of Woodbridge. The terrain, a soft undulation of greens and grays, is bisected by winding roads that lead the eye towards horizons softened by distance, hinting at the wider, more complex geography of the Garden State. Here, the urban hum of nearby metropolises is a distant echo, replaced by the murmur of traffic on well-worn arteries and the rustle of leaves in well-tended parks. The quality of late afternoon light, a honeyed warmth, often settles over Morristown, deepening the shadows and lending a painterly depth to the brickwork of older buildings and the manicured lawns of its neighborhoods. This is a place that carries its past with a quiet dignity, a history deeply entwined with the very foundations of American independence. Morristown served as a crucial winter encampment for General Washington's Continental Army, and the echoes of that enduring resilience can still be felt in the very stones of its historic sites, a testament to a hard-won liberty. The local economy, once fueled by the industrial grit of manufacturing, has gracefully transitioned, now finding its pulse in a dynamic mix of professional services, retail, and a burgeoning healthcare sector, drawing talent and commerce from the surrounding region. The Morris Museum, with its diverse collections, and the vibrant downtown shopping district, offer a glimpse into the evolving cultural currents and daily rhythms of Morristown, a community that honors its legacy while confidently stepping into the future.

About This Morristown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Morristown, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.425107, -74.253756. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Morristown and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Morristown includes the ZIP code (07747), telephone area code (732, 848, 908), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), and school district assignment (Morris Township School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Morristown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.