Lewes Delaware Map

About Lewes, Delaware

Lewes is a locality in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,505. The population density is 314.5 people per km². Lewes is located at 38.7746°N, 75.1393°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19958.

Lewes, Delaware, breathes the salt-laced air of the Atlantic, its low-lying landscape a gentle embrace of the Delaware Bay. It lies 33.6 miles south-east of Dover, DE (from Dover, DE: bearing 142°T), and is situated 9.2 miles east of Milton. The town unfolds with a quiet dignity, its streets lined with historic homes whose clapboard siding has weathered countless coastal storms. Here, the land is flat, a subtle transition from marsh to sandy soil, where the sky often feels vast and close, especially at dusk when the light softens to shades of lavender and rose, casting long, peaceful shadows. The air carries the faint, constant scent of brine and pine, a reminder of the proximity to the ocean, a presence felt more than seen in the gentle sway of the trees and the distant cry of gulls. The economic currents of Lewes have long been tied to the sea, from its origins as a whaling and fishing port to its modern incarnation as a popular tourist destination and a vital hub for marine research. This history is evident in the preserved buildings of its historic district, where cobblestone remnants hint at earlier, more rugged times, and the maritime museum stands as a sentinel to its seafaring past. The town's character is shaped by this heritage, a blend of maritime resilience and a relaxed coastal charm, where the rhythm of daily life is often dictated by the tides and the changing seasons. The nearby state park preserves a significant portion of the natural coastline, offering a glimpse into the ecological richness that has sustained Lewes for centuries.

About This Lewes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lewes, Delaware — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.774556, -75.13935. 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 Lewes and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Lewes includes the ZIP code (19958), telephone area code (302), county seat of Sussex County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Cape Henlopen 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 Lewes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.