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Middletown Delaware Map

Explore Middletown, Delaware, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Middletown, Delaware

How to Use This Middletown, Delaware Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Middletown, Delaware. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Delaware or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Middletown.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Middletown
State	Delaware (DE)
County	New Castle County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.449556
Longitude	-75.716321
Population	23,192
Density	716.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	19709
Area Code	302
County Seat	Wilmington
School District	Appoquinimink School District

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About Middletown, Delaware

Middletown is a locality in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of 23,192. The population density is 716.6 people per km². Middletown is located at 39.4496°N, 75.7163°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Middletown is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 19709.

Middletown occupies a broad, level expanse of the mid-Atlantic interior where the soil holds a quiet, fertile promise. It lies 10.8 miles south of Glasgow, DE (from Glasgow, DE: bearing 172°T), and is situated 4.0 miles north-northwest of Townsend. Deep Creek meanders through the landscape just one mile from the center, providing a subtle, rhythmic pulse to the surrounding fields. The horizon remains wide and unobstructed, occasionally interrupted by the distant, muted silhouette of Grays Hill. Residents often gather under the open sky at Lake Street Park, where the late afternoon light turns the grass a pale, translucent gold. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the dense, quiet shade of Blackbird State Forest Tybout Tract offers a cool reprieve from the heat of a summer day.

Middletown emerged from a crossroads of agricultural trade, evolving from a modest stop for travelers into a hub of regional commerce. The local economy maintains a steady connection to the land, reflecting the industrious spirit of those who first cleared the timber to plant rows of corn and grain. While the modern landscape has shifted to include diverse professional services and residential growth, the legacy of the early farmers remains embedded in the grid of the streets. The proximity to Bohemia Manor serves as a reminder of the sprawling estates that once defined the economic character of this interior basin. Life here proceeds with a deliberate, measured pace, guided by the changing requirements of the harvest and the steady influx of new neighbors.

Middletown preserves a distinct cultural identity through its annual Peach Festival, an event that draws the entire neighborhood together to celebrate the local bounty. The architecture of the historic center features brick facades and tall windows that catch the morning sun, reflecting a heritage of careful craftsmanship. Visitors often walk past the local landmarks to appreciate the enduring, unadorned beauty of the older buildings that anchor the district. While the area remains grounded in its own unique history, it has served as an occasional backdrop for cinematic projects, including the filming of scenes for the motion picture Dead Poets Society. The community values this quiet sense of place, maintaining a steady, dignified rhythm that defines the experience of every resident.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Silver Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 119° SE
Redding Middle School (Recreation Easement) — 0.3 mi, 071° E
Lakeside Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 137° SE
Middletown Village (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 334° NW
Saint Andrews Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 115° SE
Springmill (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 335° NW
M.O.T. Athletic Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 094° E
Appoquinimink High School (Recreation Easement) — 1.5 mi, 289° W
Augustine Beach (State Wilderness) — 5.4 mi, 064° NE
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.6 mi, 140° SE
Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area (Marine Protected Area) — 5.9 mi, 096° E
C&D Canal Wildlife Area (State Wilderness) — 5.9 mi, 011° N
Bethel Bridge Lighthouse (replica) (Public Artwork) — 7.3 mi, 318° NW
Taylor's Bridge School (District No. 66) (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 114° SE
3 Palms Zoo & Education Center (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.4 mi, 172° S
Village of Port Penn (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 057° NE
Ronnys Garden World (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 150° SE
Board & Brush (Arts Centre) — 10.6 mi, 351° N
Massey Air Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 204° SW
Mount Harmon (Monument) — 12.3 mi, 256° W
Art Space on Main (Gallery) — 12.5 mi, 331° NW
Pete Bond Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 14.1 mi, 311° NW
Kent Museum (Museum) — 15.9 mi, 245° SW
JaneKav Gallery (Gallery) — 16.1 mi, 351° N
Newark Arts Alliance (Arts Centre) — 16.3 mi, 355° N
Chapel Street Players (Theatre) — 16.3 mi, 354° N
Mechanical Hall Gallery (Gallery) — 16.3 mi, 353° N
John M Cleveland Civil War Museum (Museum) — 16.6 mi, 029° NE
Big Doctor's Bag (Attraction) — 17.6 mi, 011° N
Middle Run Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 18.4 mi, 359° N

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