Current Date And Time In Short Hills, United States
Friday, 07 August 2026
19:15:28 PDT
State: New Jersey
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 13,165
District: Essex County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Short Hills, 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 Short Hills — 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 Short Hills.
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) | 40.7479° N | 74.3254° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.7479 | -74.3254 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 44' 52" N | 74° 19' 32" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 44.8728' N | 74° 19.5258' W |
| City | Short Hills |
| State | New Jersey (State of New Jersey) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Essex County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 13,165 |
| Area (km²) | 13.62 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 5.26 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 966.59 /km² |
| Elevation | 84 m / 276 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 40.7479, -74.3254 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Short Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | New Jersey | N | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Millburn | New Jersey | SE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Maplewood | New Jersey | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Springfield | New Jersey | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Summit | New Jersey | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Chatham | New Jersey | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 Short Hills, 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 15 km (9 mi) from Short Hills |
The exact GPS location of Short Hills 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 Short Hills are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Short Hills 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
Short Hills 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 Short Hills 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 Short Hills 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 Short Hills are latitude 40.7479° and longitude -74.3254°. In directional format: 40.7479° N, 74.3254° W. These coordinates mark the center of Short Hills in New Jersey and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Short Hills is a city in New Jersey, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Essex County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Short Hills sits at: Latitude 40° 44' 52" N and Longitude 74° 19' 32" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Short Hills has a population of approximately 13,165 people. This is roughly 0.150% 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 Short Hills is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.7479, -74.3254 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Short Hills in New Jersey. For broader context, explore the New Jersey state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Short Hills is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), roughly 15 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Short Hills is approximately 69 km (43 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.
Short Hills sits at an elevation of approximately 84 meters (276 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 Short Hills include Northfield, Millburn, Maplewood. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Short Hills, sunrise is at 02:59 AM and sunset is at 05:06 PM, giving a day length of 14h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Short Hills's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Short Hills is approximately 4,536 km (2,819 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,268 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Short Hills — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,099 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.
Short Hills is approximately 1,269 km (789 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.
