Berwyn Heights Maryland Map

About Berwyn Heights, Maryland

Berwyn Heights is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,318. The population density is 1836.3 people per km². Berwyn Heights is located at 38.9940°N, 76.9105°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20740.

Berwyn Heights unfurls itself across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where mature trees stand as quiet sentinels over well-tended lawns and modest homes. It lies 1.7 miles east-north-east of College Park, MD (from College Park, MD: bearing 57°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-east of Washington. The air here, particularly in the soft haze of a summer afternoon, carries a faint, earthy perfume, a mingling of mown grass and the distant, sweet scent of honeysuckle that climbs over weathered fences. Streets, often shaded by the broad canopies of oaks and maples, curve and meander, lending a sense of unhurried discovery to even the most familiar routes. The terrain, though not dramatic, possesses a certain subtle character, with shallow ravines that hint at the slow work of water over time, and small clearings that offer glimpses of the sky, a pale blue canvas often streaked with wisps of cloud. The history of Berwyn Heights is a layered narrative, deeply entwined with the broader development of the region, a place where echoes of its agricultural past still resonate in the names of some of its thoroughfares and in the enduring presence of older, more spacious properties. It grew from land that once supported farms, its transformation into a residential enclave reflecting a post-war migration and a desire for suburban tranquility within reach of the urban centers. The local economy, though not defined by a single industry, has long been sustained by the proximity to larger employment hubs, with many residents commuting to professional careers, a pattern that shapes the daily rhythm of Berwyn Heights. Its character is one of quiet domesticity, a place where community bonds are often forged through neighborhood gatherings and the shared experience of raising families, a subtle yet persistent thread in the fabric of daily life.

About This Berwyn Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Berwyn Heights, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.993999, -76.910529. 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 Berwyn Heights and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Berwyn Heights includes the ZIP code (20740), 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 Berwyn Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.