Enter your search query in the box below.

Greenbelt Maryland Map

Explore Greenbelt, Maryland, 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 Greenbelt, Maryland

How to Use This Greenbelt, Maryland Map

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

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	Greenbelt
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Prince George's County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.99467
Longitude	-76.885399
Population	24,921
Density	1543.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	20770, 20768, 20771
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Upper Marlboro
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools

🌦 Goto Greenbelt Weather Page: Greenbelt, Maryland — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Greenbelt, Maryland

Greenbelt is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 24,921. The population density is 1543.2 people per km². Greenbelt is located at 38.9947°N, 76.8854°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Greenbelt is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 20770, 20768, 20771.

Greenbelt remains a singular expression of mid-century planning, defined by its wooded interior and the quiet, reflective surface of Greenbelt Lake. It lies 2.4 miles north of New Carrollton, MD (from New Carrollton, MD: bearing 6°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east of Silver Spring. The land around Greenbelt rises in subtle, forested swells that shield its residential centers from the bustle of the modern corridor. To the east, the steady, rhythmic flow of Beaverdam Creek carves a narrow path through the dense undergrowth, providing a cool sanctuary for local wildlife. While the Appalachian Mountains loom far to the west, the local horizon is dominated by the dense, mature canopy of Greenbelt Park, which anchors the landscape in a permanent state of green. Even in the height of summer, the air here feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and cooling timber.

Greenbelt originated as a visionary federal project, designed to provide affordable housing through a cooperative model that still informs the social fabric of the neighborhood today. The local economy has evolved from its experimental roots to become a significant hub for aerospace and scientific research, largely due to its proximity to major government facilities. Many residents contribute to the intellectual life of the region, working in industries that prioritize technical precision and long-term innovation. While the economy feels modern, the architecture of the original core maintains a functional, stripped-down aesthetic that values communal utility over ostentation. The legacy of this planned development continues to dictate the pace of life, favoring pedestrian connectivity and shared green spaces over sprawl.

Greenbelt cultivates a distinct cultural character that prizes civic engagement and the preservation of its mid-century modernist landmarks. Throughout the year, the community gathers for events that celebrate its unique history, often centered around the historic theater or the community center that serves as a focal point for public discourse. The town has been home to notable figures like the civil rights activist and educator Eleanor Roosevelt, who recognized the potential of the early cooperative experiment. Residents often spend their afternoons walking the quiet paths that wind through the surrounding woodlands, a daily practice that keeps the natural world close to the domestic sphere. The atmosphere remains one of measured deliberation, where the weight of history is balanced by a commitment to ongoing social cooperation.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Greenbelt Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 344° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 077° E
Gallery 19 (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 059° NE
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 049° NE
Mother and Child Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 045° NE
Old Greenbelt Theatre (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 047° NE
Hamilton Cemetery (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 063° NE
Paint Branch (Viewpoint) — 2.1 mi, 244° SW
College Park Airport (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 244° SW
Good Knight Castle Children's Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 333° NW
The Stamp Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 262° W
The David C. Driskell Center (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 262° W
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.7 mi, 071° E · 26k acres
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center (Arts Centre) — 4.2 mi, 226° SW
Art Works Now (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 225° SW
Battle of Bladensburg (Registered Battlefield) — 4.9 mi, 217° SW
Saint Cecilia Chapel (ruin) (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 252° W
Silver Spring Stage Theater (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 285° W
Uhler Nrma (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 078° E
National Bonsai and Penjing Museum (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 218° SW
Regal Majestic 20 (Cinema) — 7.5 mi, 271° W
Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 7.6 mi, 271° W
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 132° SE
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 11.9 mi, 224° SW · 2,795 acres

Latest News: Greenbelt

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News