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Port Washington New York Map

Explore Port Washington, 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 Port Washington, New York

How to Use This Port Washington, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Port Washington, 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 Port Washington.

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	Port Washington
State	New York (NY)
County	Nassau County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.827452
Longitude	-73.680008
Population	16,753
Density	1539.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	11050, 11051, 11052, 11053, 11054
Area Code	718, 347, 929
County Seat	Mineola
School District	Port Washington Union Free School District

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About Port Washington, New York

Port Washington is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of 16,753. The population density is 1539.7 people per km². Port Washington is located at 40.8275°N, 73.6800°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 11050, 11051, 11052.

Port Washington occupies a distinct peninsula that reaches into the salt-sprayed light of the northern coast. It lies 2.3 miles northeast of Great Neck, NY (from Great Neck, NY: bearing 43°T), and is situated 7.4 miles northeast of Queens. Port Washington sits roughly one mile from the open coastline, where the tides of Manhasset Bay dictate the quiet rhythm of the harbor. A short distance away, the still waters of Mill Pond mirror the changing seasons, while the distant, jagged silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains remains a faint memory on the horizon. The local landscape is managed in part by the COUNTY OF NASSAU Land, which preserves the green edges of the terrain. Even the proximity of Hart Island, floating four miles out, lends a sense of scale to the expansive, shifting maritime horizon.

Industrial echoes of the past still resonate through Port Washington, where the economy transitioned from sand mining and brick manufacturing to a modern focus on professional services and local commerce. Early settlers recognized the value of the deep harbor, which facilitated the movement of goods and established the foundation for a robust maritime trade. While the heavy industry of the nineteenth century has faded, the legacy of that labor remains evident in the sturdy architecture of the older waterfront districts. Today, the local economy thrives on a blend of small-scale enterprise and the professional pursuits of residents who commute toward the city. The infrastructure of the area supports a steady pace of life, anchored by the enduring utility of the bay and the surrounding transport networks.

Cultural life in Port Washington reflects a deep appreciation for the arts and a persistent connection to the maritime heritage of the region. Residents often gather near the waterfront to watch the sun descend, casting a pale, metallic glow over the boats bobbing in the bay. The area is known for fostering a strong sense of community, with local events frequently drawing neighbors together to celebrate the specific character of their peninsula. Notable individuals such as the legendary composer John Philip Sousa once resided here, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural consciousness of the populace. Landmarks dot the landscape, serving as quiet markers of a history that values both the creative spirit and the preservation of its coastal identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Monfort Cemetery (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 337° NW
TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD Land (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 123° SE
Aerodrome (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 034° NE
Ricks' Overlook (Viewpoint) — 0.7 mi, 186° S
COUNTY OF NASSAU Land (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 279° W
Jeanne Rimsky Theater (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 285° W
Lions Field (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 326° NW
Long Island Traditions (Arts Centre) — 1.2 mi, 281° W
Sandminers Monument (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 103° E
Saint Francis Hospital 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 159° S
St. Francis Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 161° S
Nassau County Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.1 mi, 092° E
Color Theory Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 2.2 mi, 139° SE
Van Nostrand - Starkins House And Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 142° SE
AMC Glen Cove 6 (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 043° NE
First City Project (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 049° NE
Ackerman Auditorium (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 257° W
Wildlife Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 4.8 mi, 025° NE
Virginia Point (Nature Reserve) — 4.8 mi, 224° SW
North Shore Towers Cinema (Cinema) — 5.2 mi, 201° S
Huguenot Yacht Club Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 5.5 mi, 309° NW
Focal Point Gallery (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 284° W
Maritime National Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 255° W
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.3 mi, 036° NE · 6,772 acres
Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.3 mi, 036° NE · 3,365 acres
Hempstead Lake State Park (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 166° S
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 14.7 mi, 201° S · 47k acres

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