Sewall's Point Florida Map

About Sewall's Point, Florida

Sewall's Point is a locality in Martin County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,938. The population density is 642.8 people per km². Sewall's Point is located at 27.1995°N, 80.2023°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34996.

Sewall's Point unfurls itself along the southeastern edge of Martin County, a slender peninsula where the wide, deep waters of the Indian River Lagoon embrace the restless Atlantic Ocean. It lies 4.5 miles east-north-east of Palm City, FL (from Palm City, FL: bearing 61°T), and is situated 3.1 miles east of Stuart. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of salt and the faint perfume of sea grape blossoms, a constant, humid caress against the skin. The landscape is a study in gentle slopes, where emerald lawns surrender to sandy shores, and the stoic, wind-sculpted Australian pines stand sentinel against the prevailing ocean breezes. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the water in shimmering sheets of molten gold, illuminating the delicate dance of seabirds overhead and casting long, hazy shadows that soften the edges of the coastal scrub. This is a place where history whispers on the wind, a quiet legacy of early settlers drawn to the bounty of the lagoon and the promise of the sea. The local economy, once deeply intertwined with fishing and small-scale agriculture, has gracefully transitioned, with tourism and maritime services now playing significant roles. Sewall's Point is a gateway, its strategic position having long held importance. Today, the rhythm of life here is measured by the ebb and flow of the tides and the leisurely routines of those who call this sun-drenched spit of land home, a place where the vastness of the ocean feels both humbling and profoundly inspiring.

About This Sewall's Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sewall's Point, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.199493, -80.202268. 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 Sewall's Point and Martin County.

Detailed location data for Sewall's Point includes the ZIP code (34996), telephone area code (239), county seat of Martin County (Stuart), and school district assignment (Martin County 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 Sewall's Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.