Burlington Massachusetts Map

About Burlington, Massachusetts

Burlington is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 27,000. The population density is 1050.0 people per km². Burlington is located at 42.5048°N, 71.1956°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1803.

Burlington, Massachusetts, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle rise and fall of hills, their slopes softened by a long history of cultivation and development. It lies 2.8 miles north-west of Woburn, MA (from Woburn, MA: bearing 309°T), and is situated 5.0 miles east-north-east of Middlesex. Patches of woodland, a legacy of the region’s forested past, punctuate the more open stretches, where the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil after a rain. The terrain here is not dramatic, but it possesses a quiet, unassuming character, marked by the occasional glint of sunlight on a distant pond or the way the afternoon light catches the broad leaves of maple trees lining residential streets. This is a place where one might pause to observe the persistent green of summer or the stark, skeletal beauty of winter branches against a pale sky, a subtle artistry in the unfolding seasons. Burlington’s story is one of transformation, from its agricultural roots to its present-day role as a hub of commerce and innovation. Once a quieter farming community, its proximity to Boston and its evolving transportation networks have drawn a diverse range of businesses, particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors. This economic dynamism is evident in the modern office parks that now stand alongside older, more modest residential neighborhoods, creating a fascinating juxtaposition of old and new. The town’s founding, stretching back to the colonial era, whispers through its street names and the enduring presence of older architectural styles, a reminder of the generations who have called Burlington home and contributed to its ongoing narrative.

About This Burlington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Burlington, Massachusetts 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 Burlington and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Burlington includes the ZIP code (01803), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Burlington School District). 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 Burlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.