New Carrollton Maryland Map

About New Carrollton, Maryland

New Carrollton is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 13,564. The population density is 3340.2 people per km². New Carrollton is located at 38.9698°N, 76.8800°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20784.

New Carrollton rises from the gently rolling terrain of Prince George's County, a place where the air often carries the hum of distant traffic mingled with the rustle of mature trees that line its avenues. It lies 3.1 miles east-south-east of College Park, MD (from College Park, MD: bearing 104°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east-north-east of Washington. The landscape here is a mosaic of suburban development, punctuated by pockets of verdant parkland and the occasional patch of open sky that hints at the broader expanse of Maryland. Streets, laid out in neat grids and curving cul-de-sacs, invite a stroll under the broad canopy of oaks and maples, their leaves catching the soft, diffused light of the mid-Atlantic afternoon. The character of New Carrollton is one of accessible suburban living, a place where the conveniences of a larger metropolitan area are balanced by a sense of neighborhood rootedness, a quiet dignity in its everyday routines. The history of New Carrollton is interwoven with the post-World War II expansion of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, a planned community designed to accommodate a growing population seeking a suburban idyll. Its economy, like many in the region, has diversified over the decades, evolving from its early residential foundations to embrace a mix of retail, office spaces, and service-based industries that cater to a dynamic populace. Notably, the presence of the New Carrollton Metro station, a significant transit hub, has shaped its connectivity and economic vitality, drawing commuters and businesses alike. This strategic location has fostered a sense of being at a crossroads, a place that bridges the urban core with the surrounding counties, contributing to its ongoing development and multifaceted identity.

About This New Carrollton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Carrollton, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.969833, -76.879973. 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 New Carrollton and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for New Carrollton includes the ZIP code (20784), 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 New Carrollton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.