Current Date And Time In South Plainfield, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
08:07:20 PDT
State: New Jersey
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 24,290
District: Middlesex County
Explore the interactive satellite map of South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield — 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 South Plainfield.
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) | 40.5793° N | 74.4115° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.5793 | -74.4115 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 34' 45" N | 74° 24' 42" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 34.7562' N | 74° 24.6924' W |
| City | South Plainfield |
| State | New Jersey (State of New Jersey) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Middlesex County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 24,290 |
| Area (km²) | 21.65 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 8.36 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,121.94 /km² |
| Elevation | 18 m / 59 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 40.5793, -74.4115 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from South Plainfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunellen | New Jersey | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Metuchen | New Jersey | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| North Plainfield | New Jersey | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Plainfield | New Jersey | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Society Hill | New Jersey | SW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Edison | New Jersey | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 South Plainfield, 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 24 km (15 mi) from South Plainfield |
The exact GPS location of South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of South Plainfield 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
South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield are latitude 40.5793° and longitude -74.4115°. In directional format: 40.5793° N, 74.4115° W. These coordinates mark the center of South Plainfield in New Jersey and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
South Plainfield 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, South Plainfield sits at: Latitude 40° 34' 45" N and Longitude 74° 24' 42" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
South Plainfield has a population of approximately 24,290 people. This is roughly 0.278% 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 South Plainfield is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.5793, -74.4115 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate South Plainfield in New Jersey. For broader context, explore the New Jersey state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to South Plainfield is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), roughly 24 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
South Plainfield is approximately 49 km (31 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.
South Plainfield sits at an elevation of approximately 18 meters (59 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 South Plainfield include Dunellen, Metuchen, North Plainfield. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in South Plainfield, sunrise is at 03:05 AM and sunset is at 04:59 PM, giving a day length of 13h 54m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from South Plainfield's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
South Plainfield is approximately 4,517 km (2,807 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,291 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of South Plainfield — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,094 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.
South Plainfield is approximately 1,264 km (785 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.
