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Longwood Florida Map

Explore Longwood, Florida, 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 Longwood, Florida

How to Use This Longwood, Florida Map

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

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	Longwood
State	Florida (FL)
County	Seminole County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	28.701396
Longitude	-81.348389
Population	15,087
Density	1060.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	32579, 32750
Area Code	850, 904
County Seat	Sanford
School District	Seminole County School District

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About Longwood, Florida

Longwood is a locality in Seminole County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 15,087. The population density is 1060.7 people per km². Longwood is located at 28.7014°N, 81.3484°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Longwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 32579, 32750.

Longwood maintains a quiet presence amidst the humid, subtropical landscape where the air often hangs heavy with the scent of palmetto scrub and damp earth. It lies 1.9 miles west of Winter Springs, FL (from Winter Springs, FL: bearing 279°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-southwest of Sanford. The terrain surrounding Longwood remains largely defined by its proximity to the coast, sitting a mere three miles from the open water of Soldier Creek Cove. Residents often walk the paths of Small World Park, a local park that serves as a verdant anchor for the community. The waters of Lake Ruth shimmer under the bright afternoon sun, offering a calm reflection of the sky just one mile away. To the north, the gentle flow of Gee Creek carves a path through the lowland, while the distant rise of Palmer-Taylor Mound remains a subtle silhouette on the horizon.

Longwood grew from an early settlement pattern that favored the fertile, moisture-rich soil of the region, eventually pivoting toward a modern economy built on small-scale commerce and service industries. The local history reflects a steady transition from agricultural roots to a suburban character, influenced by the slow expansion of infrastructure across the surrounding plains. Industry here does not roar but rather hums with the steady activity of local businesses that support the day-to-day needs of the population. Longwood avoids the frantic pace of larger urban centers, preferring a measured tempo that allows the local economy to evolve in tandem with the natural environment. While the landscape once favored citrus groves, the modern economy now leans toward professional services and retail, maintaining a stable financial pulse that feels both modest and enduring.

Cultural life in Longwood finds expression in the common spaces where neighbors gather and the quiet traditions that mark the passing seasons. The character of the local population is marked by a resilient, sun-warmed hospitality that seems to mirror the brightness of the regional climate. Public life often centers around community events held within the grounds of Small World Park, where the social fabric remains unpretentious and open. Though the proximity to the coast and the nearby shelter of Eureka Hammock provide a sense of isolation from the wider world, the community remains firmly connected through shared values and local pride. Notable individuals have occasionally called this region home, yet the identity of Longwood remains anchored in the collective spirit of its residents rather than the fame of any single person. Life here moves with a deliberate grace, echoing the slow, steady rhythm of the tides in the nearby cove.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Reiter Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 271° W
Candyland Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 048° NE
The Orlando Glassblowing Center (Arts Centre) — 1.2 mi, 076° E
Spring Hammock Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 041° NE
North Winter Park Drive Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 125° SE
Wekiva River Buffer Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 281° W
Seminole County Softball Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 246° SW
AMC Altamonte Mall 18 (Cinema) — 3.1 mi, 220° SW
Cross Seminole Trail (State Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 086° E
Nurture Art Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 224° SW
Seminole State College Planetarium (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 043° NE
Rock Springs Run State Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 299° NW
Markham Woods (State Recreation Area) — 5.7 mi, 335° NW
Wekiwa Springs State Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 337° NW
Enzian (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 189° S
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 181° S
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 178° S
Winter Park Historical Museum (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 182° S
Jamali Fine Art (Gallery) — 7.5 mi, 151° SE
Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 170° S
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.8 mi, 013° N
ZOOm Air Orlando (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 014° N
Studio @ Theater West End (Arts Centre) — 9.0 mi, 032° NE
Red Tails Memorial (Monument) — 9.0 mi, 188° S
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 032° NE
Mills Art Gallery (Gallery) — 9.4 mi, 186° S
Observation Platform (Viewpoint) — 10.1 mi, 080° E
Orlando Sign (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 192° S
Ocala National Forest (National Forest) — 15.5 mi, 105° E · 385k acres
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.1 mi, 352° N · 39k acres

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