Current Date And Time In Colonia, United States
Sunday, 26 July 2026
05:34:16 PDT
State: New Jersey
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 17,795
District: Middlesex County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Colonia, a city in New Jersey, United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Colonia — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Colonia.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.5746° N | 74.3021° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.5746 | -74.3021 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 34' 28" N | 74° 18' 8" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 34.473' N | 74° 18.1254' W |
| City | Colonia |
| State | New Jersey (State of New Jersey) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Middlesex County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 17,795 |
| Area (km²) | 10.14 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 3.92 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,754.93 /km² |
| Elevation | 24 m / 79 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 40.5746, -74.3021 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Colonia to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around New Jersey.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenel | New Jersey | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Iselin | New Jersey | W | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Woodbridge | New Jersey | SE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Port Reading | New Jersey | E | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Rahway | New Jersey | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Sewaren | New Jersey | SE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in New Jersey, the home state of Colonia, along with each city's aerial distance from Trenton, New Jersey's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 40.7357° N | -74.1724° W | 9 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jersey City | 40.7282° N | -74.0776° W | 9 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paterson | 40.9168° N | -74.1718° W | 26 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Elizabeth | 40.664° N | -74.2107° W | 6 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Edison | 40.5187° N | -74.4121° W | 27 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Trenton | 40.2171° N | -74.7429° W | 17 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Toms River | 39.9537° N | -74.1979° W | 6 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Clifton | 40.8584° N | -74.1638° W | 57 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Camden | 39.9259° N | -75.1196° W | 6 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brick | 40.0593° N | -74.1371° W | 7 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
Newark Liberty International Airport IATA: EWR 17 km (11 mi) from Colonia |
The exact GPS location of Colonia gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside New Jersey. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare New Jersey state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Colonia are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Colonia lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full United States map
Colonia sits within New Jersey, United States, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Colonia for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across New Jersey. › Browse every city in New Jersey
Coordinates for Colonia in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Colonia are latitude 40.5746° and longitude -74.3021°. In directional format: 40.5746° N, 74.3021° W. These coordinates mark the center of Colonia in New Jersey and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Colonia is a city in New Jersey, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Middlesex County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Colonia sits at: Latitude 40° 34' 28" N and Longitude 74° 18' 8" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Colonia has a population of approximately 17,795 people. This is roughly 0.203% of New Jersey's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in New Jersey.
The interactive satellite map of Colonia is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.5746, -74.3021 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Colonia in New Jersey. For broader context, explore the New Jersey state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Colonia is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), roughly 17 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Colonia is approximately 55 km (34 mi) from Trenton, the capital of New Jersey, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in New Jersey.
Colonia sits at an elevation of approximately 24 meters (79 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for New Jersey.
The closest cities to Colonia include Avenel, Iselin, Woodbridge. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Colonia, sunrise is at 02:47 AM and sunset is at 05:20 PM, giving a day length of 14h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Colonia's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Colonia is approximately 4,517 km (2,807 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,283 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Colonia — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,086 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Colonia is approximately 1,273 km (791 mi) W of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
