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Allston Massachusetts Map

Explore Allston, Massachusetts, 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 Allston, Massachusetts

How to Use This Allston, Massachusetts Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Allston, Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts 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 Allston.

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	Allston
State	Massachusetts (MA)
County	Suffolk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.35843
Longitude	-71.125886
Population	28,000
Density	5500.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02134
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Boston

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About Allston, Massachusetts

Allston is a locality in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 28,000. The population density is 5500.0 people per km². Allston is located at 42.3584°N, 71.1259°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02134.

Allston serves as a vibrant pulse of urban energy, defined largely by the patient, steady flow of the Charles River that bends along its northern edge. It lies 1.5 miles southwest of Cambridge, MA (from Cambridge, MA: bearing 222°T), and is situated 3.4 miles west of Greater Boston. Beyond the immediate riverfront, the land unfolds in a dense, interconnected grid where the air often carries a faint, sharp scent of the Atlantic Ocean drifting in from the east. Residents find respite in the quiet corners of Raymond V. Mellone Park Ii, a local space that anchors the neighborhood amidst the surrounding architecture. While the horizon remains largely urban, one might catch a suggestion of the distant Middlesex Fells rising against the sky on the clearest days. A short journey away, the cool, still waters of Halls Pond offer a small, reflective sanctuary from the persistent hum of the streets.

Allston emerged from its agricultural origins to become a bustling transit hub, eventually evolving into a commercial corridor shaped by the movement of goods and people. The local economy thrives today on a diverse foundation of small businesses, creative studios, and service industries that cater to a transient, energetic population. Throughout its development, the area has maintained a pragmatic, hardworking character, shifting from cattle yards to the eclectic retail and dining scene that defines its current identity. Industry here is less about heavy manufacturing and more about the intellectual and cultural output of its inhabitants. This persistent, industrious spirit ensures that the neighborhood remains a practical center for those seeking the density of urban life.

Cultural life in Allston is defined by a restless, artistic curiosity that draws students and musicians into its narrow, brick-lined streets. The neighborhood serves as a launchpad for creative expression, often hosting independent music venues and galleries that define the local atmosphere after dark. Those interested in the broader regional narrative can easily access the Black Heritage Trail, which traces significant historical paths just a few miles away. While many creative spirits pass through these blocks, the area has famously hosted cultural figures such as the musician Aerosmith, whose early years are deeply linked to the local scene. Daily life here feels like a constant, low-frequency hum of ambition, where the gray light of a coastal morning frequently gives way to a crowded, neon-lit evening.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Domino Theory (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 253° W
Harvard Ceramics Program (Arts Centre) — 0.4 mi, 318° NW
Charles River Reservation (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 105° E
Scullers Jazz Club (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 073° E
Soldiers Field (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 006° N
Out of the Blue Gallery (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 213° SW
Boston Playwright's Theatre (Theatre) — 0.6 mi, 142° SE
Joseph P. Golden Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 239° SW
Ghost Bike Memorial - Marcia Diehl (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 074° E
Ghost bike - Christopher Weigl (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 136° SE
Morse School/Lindstrom Field (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 108° E
Unbound Visual Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 246° SW
Gallery 263 (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 091° E
Coolidge Corner School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 167° S
King Community School Yard (Recreation Easement) — 0.9 mi, 051° NE
View of Boston from BU Bridge (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 118° SE
Putnam Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 045° NE
Brattle Theatre (Cinema) — 1.1 mi, 012° N
Harvard Square (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 019° N
Harvard Film Archive (Arts Centre) — 1.2 mi, 029° NE
Fogg Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 029° NE
Busch-Reisinger Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 028° NE
Gabel Museum of Archaeology (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 117° SE
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 027° NE
Lowell Park (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 329° NW
Fresh Pond (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.0 mi, 335° NW

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