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Howard Beach New York Map

Explore Howard Beach, New York, 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 Howard Beach, New York

How to Use This Howard Beach, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Howard Beach, New York. 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 New York 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 Howard Beach.

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	Howard Beach
State	New York (NY)
County	Queens County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.657882
Longitude	-73.836246
Population	20,000
Density	4800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11414
Area Code	718, 347

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About Howard Beach, New York

Howard Beach is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. It has a population of 20,000. The population density is 4800.0 people per km². Howard Beach is located at 40.6579°N, 73.8362°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11414.

Howard Beach maintains a distinct presence where the land yields to the tidal rhythms of the Atlantic coastline. It lies 2.9 miles south-southwest of South Richmond Hill, NY (from South Richmond Hill, NY: bearing 198°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-southeast of New York. The terrain here remains low and level, defined primarily by the intricate interface of salt marshes and the open waters of Hawtree Basin. A soft, saline mist frequently drifts inland, softening the edges of the horizon and lending the air a crisp, bracing quality during the evening hours. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally haunts the sunset, though they remain far removed from the immediate, water-bound horizon. Within the local landscape, Ps 146Q provides a modest patch of managed greenery, while the nearby Rulers Bar Hassock stands as a quiet, marshy sentinel amid the shifting tides.

Howard Beach evolved from a vision of seaside development into a residential enclave that reflects the industrious spirit of the outer boroughs. The local economy relies heavily upon the steady flow of commerce and the service sectors that support a dense, interconnected metropolitan life. Residents look toward the nearby expanse of The Raunt, a basin that echoes the historical transitions of the marshland environment over many generations. While the industrial footprint is subtle, the logistical connections to the wider regional rail and road networks keep the pulse of local enterprise moving with consistent efficiency. Water remains a central, if quiet, partner in this history, as Ralph Creek continues to mark the natural boundaries that once dictated the expansion of the neighborhood.

Howard Beach possesses a character forged by deep-rooted family ties and a persistent, hardworking ethos. Life here moves to the rhythm of local schools, neighborhood gatherings, and the communal stewardship of public spaces like Ps 146Q. The proximity to West Pond offers a serene, inland contrast to the salt-sprayed borders of the basin, providing a sanctuary for quiet reflection away from the suburban bustle. Among those who have emerged from this environment to wider recognition, the legendary mobster John Gotti remains the most widely cited figure associated with the neighborhood's mid-century history. Despite the weight of such associations, the everyday experience remains defined by the simple, enduring connections of neighbors who appreciate the unique balance of water, sky, and urban density found in Howard Beach.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Belt Parkway/Shore Parkway (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 331° NW
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 174° S · 47k acres
Spring Creek Park Addition (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 280° W
Shirley Chisholm State Park (State Park) — 1.2 mi, 246° SW
Skybowl (Viewpoint) — 1.8 mi, 237° SW
Brooklyn Seltzer Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 308° NW
William "Dollar" Beamon (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 042° NE
Morris Park World War Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 010° N
Penn Theatre (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 266° W
Woodhaven Library (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 332° NW
Betty Smith 1943 (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 332° NW
Kew Gardens Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 005° N
Jamaica Multiplex (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 031° NE
Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (Arts Centre) — 3.8 mi, 032° NE
Sk.artspace (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 289° W
Black Spectrum Theatre (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 060° NE
Broad Channel American Park (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 170° S
Aquarius Studios (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 306° NW
Rockwall Studios (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 306° NW
The Hand (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 301° NW
Bayswater Point State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 4.5 mi, 133° SE
Wyckoff House Museum (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 258° W
Rockaway Playland (historical) (Theme Park) — 5.2 mi, 170° S
Welcome Center (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 011° N

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