Adelphi Maryland Map

About Adelphi, Maryland

Adelphi is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 17,395. The population density is 2442.5 people per km². Adelphi is located at 39.0032°N, 76.9719°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20783.

Adelphi unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a tapestry of mature trees and manicured lawns that speak of a long-settled existence. It lies 2.4 miles north-west of College Park, MD (from College Park, MD: bearing 310°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-north-east of Washington. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a soft, humid warmth, a characteristic of the mid-Atlantic, often tinged with the scent of freshly cut grass and the distant hum of traffic. Streets wind with a thoughtful, organic grace, lined by sturdy, well-maintained homes, some bearing the patina of decades, others newer but built with a similar reverence for established neighborhood patterns. The land itself, a verdant expanse, whispers of its agricultural past, its contours still hinting at the fields and pastures that once dominated this place, now largely yielding to the comfortable habitation of its residents. The history of Adelphi is interwoven with the broader narrative of Prince George's County, a region that has seen centuries of transformation from agrarian roots to the bustling suburban embrace of the nation's capital. Its development, like that of many of its neighbors, was spurred by the growing accessibility and demand for residential areas outside the urban core, a trend that accelerated in the mid-20th century. While Adelphi may not boast towering monuments or ancient ruins, its character is shaped by the careful stewardship of its green spaces and the quiet pride its inhabitants take in their established community. The local economy, though now largely integrated into the larger metropolitan area, still carries echoes of its agricultural origins, with remnants of farms and the enduring appeal of its natural beauty serving as a constant, subtle reminder of its heritage.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Adelphi, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Adelphi and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Adelphi includes the ZIP code (20783), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Prince George's County Public Schools). 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 Adelphi is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.