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New Bedford Massachusetts Map

Explore New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, Massachusetts

How to Use This New Bedford, Massachusetts Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for New Bedford, 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 New Bedford.

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	New Bedford
State	Massachusetts (MA)
County	Bristol County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.661303
Longitude	-70.937913
Population	101,079
Density	1951.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	02740, 02741, 02742, 02744, 02745
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Taunton
School District	New Bedford School District

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About New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 101,079, New Bedford is a major urban centre in Massachusetts. The population density is 1951.3 people per km². New Bedford is located at 41.6613°N, 70.9379°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. New Bedford is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 02740, 02741, 02742.

New Bedford occupies a singular position where the steady influence of the Atlantic Ocean shapes the character of the shoreline, lying only a mile from the salt-heavy currents that define the region. It lies 1.6 miles west of Fairhaven, MA (from Fairhaven, MA: bearing 267°T), and is situated 2.7 miles east of Dartmouth. The landscape remains defined by its maritime proximity, where the quiet flow of Buttonwood Brook meanders toward the harbor, providing a subtle, freshwater contrast to the broader expanse of the tides. Within the urban grid, the West End Playground offers a patch of accessible green space for the residents, while the nearby terrain dips into the low-lying terrain of Fort Flat. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of Beals Ledge marks the edge of the regional topography, standing in stark contrast to the low, level ground that characterizes the immediate vicinity.

New Bedford emerged from the colonial era as a center of profound maritime ambition, eventually rising to global prominence as the preeminent whaling port of the nineteenth century. The wealth generated by the industry transformed the architecture of the streets, leaving a legacy of brick counting-houses and granite foundations that still anchor the waterfront today. Generations of mariners and laborers from across the globe arrived to build the foundations of the port, creating a mosaic of cultural histories that remain visible in the enduring spirit of the docks. This maritime heritage is not merely a record of the past but a living influence that informs the persistent, industrious temperament of the people who walk these streets.

Economic vitality in New Bedford currently draws from a diverse range of sectors, with the commercial fishing industry remaining a primary force that maintains the connection to the Atlantic Ocean. The city supports a robust infrastructure for maritime commerce and processing, while institutions like the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth provide a significant academic presence that shapes the intellectual life of the region. Local development continues to emphasize the renovation of industrial spaces, repurposing the heavy architecture of the past to house modern enterprises and creative workshops. For those seeking respite, the proximity of the Westport Town Forest provides a necessary reach of wilderness, while the recreational waters of Hawes Pond offer a quiet, inland counterpoint to the busy activity of the harbor.

Cultural identity in New Bedford pulses through the vibrant festivals held near Fish Island, where the sea-air carries the sounds of celebrations that honor the city’s deep connection to the water. The Whaling Museum stands as a landmark of international significance, preserving the artifacts and narratives of an era when the local fleet traveled to the ends of the earth. Among the figures woven into the wider consciousness, the writer Herman Melville spent formative time here, drawing upon the local atmosphere to inform his understanding of the sea. Whether watching the fishing vessels return with the late afternoon light reflecting off the masts or participating in the seasonal gatherings, residents experience a daily rhythm that is inextricably bound to the tides and the long, storied horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Riverside Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 088° E
Ottiwell School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 070° E
Brooklawn Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 020° N
New Bedford High School Fields (Recreation Easement) — 1.2 mi, 199° S
PJ Keating Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 065° NE
Augustine / Souza Reserve (Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 256° W
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 263° W
Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 336° NW
Marine Park (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 142° SE
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 157° SE
TL6 the Gallery (Gallery) — 1.9 mi, 162° S
New Bedford Art Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 162° S
Mariner's Home (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 158° S
Seamen's Bethel (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 158° S
State Pier (State Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 154° SE
National Lightship Sailors Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 155° SE
Acushnet Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 041° NE
Benjamin Rose (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 161° S
Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 3.1 mi, 151° SE
Judith Klein Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 164° S
Path Continues (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 299° NW
Esker (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 300° NW
Spinwinder (Public Artwork) — 4.1 mi, 241° SW
Nasketucket Bay State Reservation (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 098° E
Battery Milliken (Historic Castle / Fort) — 4.8 mi, 162° S
Clark's Point Light (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 158° S
Seagrass Studio (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 184° S
Wernick Farm Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.0 mi, 289° W
Doll Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 210° SW
Ocean View Farm Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 9.6 mi, 202° S

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