New London Connecticut Map

About New London, Connecticut

New London is a locality in Southeastern Connecticut (New London County), Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 27,625. The population density is 1873.0 people per km². New London is located at 41.3557°N, 72.0995°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

New London, Connecticut, anchors itself firmly to the southeastern Connecticut coastline, a place where the Thames River surrenders to the vast embrace of Long Island Sound. It lies 11.7 miles south of Norwich, CT (from Norwich, CT: bearing 186°T), and is situated 1.2 miles west-north-west of Groton. Its terrain is a study in coastal transition, with rolling hills giving way to a more rugged shoreline, punctuated by inlets and harbors that have long shaped the town's destiny. The air here often carries the briny tang of the sea, mingling with the scent of pine from the surrounding woodlands, and the light, especially as dusk settles, can cast a diffused, almost pearlescent glow over the water and the weathered facades of its older buildings. The rhythm of New London is one dictated by the tides and the seasons, a steady pulse felt in the creak of docked boats and the distant cry of gulls. This is a city with roots reaching back to the colonial era, once a bustling whaling port and a vital hub for maritime trade, its history etched into the very stones of its historic districts. The legacy of seafaring continues to inform its character, even as the local economy has diversified, embracing shipbuilding, research institutions, and a growing tourism sector drawn to its maritime heritage and the nearby sandy shores. The presence of the United States Coast Guard Academy and the U.S. Navy Submarine Base New London are potent reminders of its enduring strategic importance, a constant hum of activity beneath the surface of everyday life. New London’s narrative is one of resilience and adaptation, a coastal community that has weathered storms both literal and economic, always turning its gaze toward the water.

About This New London Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of New London, Connecticut with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 New London and Southeastern Connecticut County.

Detailed location data for New London includes the ZIP code, telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Southeastern Connecticut County, and school district assignment (New London 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 New London is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.