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Newark Delaware Map

Explore Newark, 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 Newark, Delaware

How to Use This Newark, Delaware Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Newark, 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 Newark.

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.

CityNewark
StateDelaware (DE)
CountyNew Castle County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude39.683723
Longitude-75.749657
Population30,601
Density1253.3 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes19711, 19713, 19702, 19712, 19714
Area Code302
County SeatWilmington
School DistrictChristina School District

About Newark, Delaware

Newark is a locality in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of 30,601. The population density is 1253.3 people per km². Newark is located at 39.6837°N, 75.7497°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Newark is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 19711, 19713, 19702.

Newark commands the landscape where the gentle currents of White Clay Creek carve a winding path through the fertile interior plains. It lies 1.7 miles northwest of Brookside, DE (from Brookside, DE: bearing 314°T), and is situated 6.1 miles northwest of Bear. This inland expanse remains far removed from the reach of the distant coast, defined instead by the quiet persistence of its terrestrial borders. The horizon offers only the subtle suggestion of the distant South Valley Hills, creating a boundary that feels both protective and vast. Residents often find that the golden light of dusk lingers longest over the open fields, casting long, deliberate shadows across the terrain. At Olan Thomas Park, the earth retains a stillness that speaks to the ancient, slow-moving geology of the region, grounding the visitor in the physical reality of the Piedmont plateau.

Newark maintains a steady pulse defined by its long-standing connection to academic pursuit and the quiet labor of its industries. The economy draws deep strength from the presence of the University of Delaware, an institution that serves as both a primary employer and a intellectual anchor for the surrounding population. History here is marked by the transition from early milling operations to a modern landscape of research and technological development. Though the bustle of the university defines much of the activity, the town retains a grounded character shaped by the legacy of its founders and the practical needs of its citizens. The nearby Red Lion State Forest provides a necessary counterpoint to the busy corridors of commerce, reminding those who work here of the dense, persistent woodland that once dominated the entire territory.

Newark possesses a distinct personality, a blend of scholarly ambition and the unpretentious rhythm of a college-centered life. The town center serves as a gathering point where the pace of the day is dictated by the academic calendar, creating a vibrant, shifting energy that changes with the seasons. Notable landmarks like the historic buildings of the university campus stand in contrast to the modern, functional architecture that supports the daily needs of the people. While local events often center on the collegiate sports teams, the community finds its truest expression in the quiet interactions that occur in its parks and public squares. Joe Biden, a figure of significant national prominence, spent formative years in this region, leaving an imprint on the local consciousness that persists regardless of his wider political career. The atmosphere remains one of focused industry, where the air feels crisp and the land demands a certain patient attention from those who inhabit it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Walter L. Gordon, Jr. Park (Park) — 109.9 mi, 049° NE
  • Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Cathedral / Church) — 110.1 mi, 048° NE
  • Prudential Center (Stadium) — 110.3 mi, 049° NE
  • Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Cathedral / Church) — 110.4 mi, 048° NE
  • New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 110.5 mi, 048° NE
  • Newark Public Library (Landmark) — 110.5 mi, 048° NE
  • Newark Museum of Art (Museum) — 110.5 mi, 048° NE
  • The Gateway Project (Art / Cultural Centre) — 110.6 mi, 048° NE
  • Newark City Hall (Landmark) — 110.6 mi, 048° NE
  • Military Park (Park) — 110.6 mi, 048° NE
  • Paul Robeson Galleries (Gallery) — 110.8 mi, 048° NE
  • Ironbound District (Landmark) — 111.1 mi, 049° NE
  • Riverfront Park (Park) — 111.1 mi, 049° NE
  • Branch Brook Park (Nature Reserve) — 111.7 mi, 048° NE
  • Thomas Edison National Historical Park (West Orange - nearby) (Historic Site) — 111.7 mi, 046° NE
  • Newark Academy (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 148° SE
  • George Abram Harter (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 245° SW
  • Hugh Rodney Sharp (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 230° SW
  • Mechanical Hall Gallery (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 278° W
  • Chapel Street Players (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 072° E
  • University of Delaware Old College Gallery (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 277° W
  • Wings of Thought (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 209° SW
  • Newark Arts Alliance (Arts Centre) — 0.4 mi, 079° E
  • White Clay Creek State Park (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 328° NW
  • Newark High School (Recreation Easement) — 0.5 mi, 116° SE
  • Newark Reservoir (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 006° N
  • JaneKav Gallery (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 252° W
  • William M. Redd Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 014° N
  • Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 002° N
  • White Clay Creek Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 334° NW

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About This Newark Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newark, Delaware. Coordinates: 39.683723, -75.749657. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Newark includes the ZIP code (19711, 19713, 19702), telephone area code (302), county seat of New Castle County (Wilmington), and school district assignment (Christina School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.