Bedford New York Map

About Bedford, New York

Bedford is a locality in Westchester County, New York, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Bedford is located at 41.2043°N, 73.6437°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10506.

Bedford unfolds across a landscape shaped by rolling hills and meandering streams, where ancient oaks stand sentinel over fields that whisper of forgotten seasons. It lies 10.6 miles south-east of Yorktown, NY (from Yorktown, NY: bearing 126°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-south-east of Somers. The air here, particularly on a humid summer afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that clings to the weathered clapboard of farmhouses and the polished stone of newer estates. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy of deciduous forests, falls in broad, golden swathes across the undulating terrain, illuminating the quiet grace of a place where nature still holds sway, even as the hum of distant highways hints at the world beyond its verdant embrace. For centuries, Bedford has been a quiet haven, its early days marked by the cultivation of fertile land and the steady growth of a community deeply connected to the earth. The echoes of its agricultural past still resonate, though the local economy has diversified, now encompassing thriving businesses and the commuter towns that draw from its bucolic charm. Notable estates, some sprawling and historic, others modern and discreet, dot the landscape, reflecting a quiet prosperity. The town's character is one of understated elegance, a place where the pace of life allows for a lingering appreciation of the changing light on the horizon and the persistent murmur of its woodland streams, a constant, gentle reminder of its enduring natural beauty.

About This Bedford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bedford, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.204262, -73.64374. 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 Bedford and Westchester County.

Detailed location data for Bedford includes the ZIP code (10506), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Westchester County (White Plains), and school district assignment (Bedford Central 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 Bedford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.