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Queens New York Map

Explore Queens, 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 Queens, New York

How to Use This Queens, New York Map

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

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

Latitude	40.749824
Longitude	-73.797634
Population	2,405,464
Density	8503.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	11358, 11427, 11428, 11429, 11385
Area Code	718, 347

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About Queens, New York

Queens is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. With a population of 2,405,464, it is one of the largest cities in New York. The population density is 8503.7 people per km². Queens is located at 40.7498°N, 73.7976°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 11358, 11427, 11428.

Queens functions as a vast, sprawling mosaic of urban density, where the horizon is defined by the layered silhouettes of humanity rather than the distant, hazy peaks of the Appalachian Mountains visible far to the west. The physical character of Queens is defined by a low-lying, glacial topography that transitions from the intricate, tidal edges of Little Neck Bay to the serene, inland stillness of Kissena Lake. Within the quietude of Kissena Park, the air carries a distinct, earthy scent of damp soil and mature timber, a lingering remnant of the wilder landscape that once preceded the concrete. The light at dusk here possesses a peculiar quality, catching the edges of the neighborhood buildings and casting long, indigo shadows that stretch across the pavement, grounding the massive scale of the borough in a fleeting, golden moment of calm.

European settlement in Queens began as a collection of disparate colonial outposts, eventually coalescing through the mid-19th century as the region shifted from agrarian roots toward a more interconnected urban identity. The historical trajectory of Queens was irrevocably altered by its inclusion into the larger municipal structure, a transition that saw farmland replaced by a grid of streets and the rapid development of transit lines. This evolution preserved a sense of distinct, village-like character within its various neighborhoods, as each pocket of the borough maintained its own rhythm and social identity even as the infrastructure of the surrounding metropolis expanded. The legacy of these early settlers remains visible in the street names and the persistent, stubborn orientation of local thoroughfares that refuse to align perfectly with the newer, rigid geometry of the grid.

Economic life in Queens is fueled by a diverse engine of aviation, healthcare, and retail, supported by robust infrastructure that includes two of the nation's busiest international airports. Higher education thrives here as well, with institutions like St. John’s University acting as intellectual anchors that draw students into the borough’s dense, industrious core. While much of the industrial activity hums along the edges of Flushing Creek, the internal economy relies heavily on the constant, kinetic movement of people and goods through its massive transit hubs. The daily pulse of commerce is relentless, yet it operates in a way that feels surprisingly localized, with small businesses and professional services forming the primary fiber of the neighborhood streets.

Cultural life in Queens is defined by a staggering international diversity that manifests in its annual festivals and the authentic, global flavors found in its local eateries. The borough claims a significant place in the sporting world, serving as the site of the U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and providing the grounds for the New York Mets. Landmarks such as the Unisphere stand as silent witnesses to the mid-century optimism that once gathered here, while the proximity to Tallman Island and the coastal expanse near Little Neck Bay offers residents a brief respite from the relentless pace of the city. Famous figures, from the jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong to the writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, have found inspiration in the atmospheric, varied landscape of Queens, cementing its reputation as a place where the ordinary and the extraordinary frequently collide.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Queens Botanical Garden (Nature Reserve) — 1.3 mi, 267° W
Alley Pond Park (Nature Reserve) — 1.4 mi, 090° E
Flushing Town Hall (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 289° W
Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden (Historic Site) — 2.3 mi, 227° SW
Queens Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 257° W
The Unisphere (Landmark) — 2.5 mi, 254° W
Flushing Meadows Corona Park (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 254° W
New York Hall of Science (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 256° W
Louis Armstrong House Museum (Historic Site) — 2.7 mi, 202° S
Fort Totten (Castle or Fort) — 3.1 mi, 007° N
St. Michael's Cemetery (Landmark) — 3.8 mi, 260° W
Forest Park (Nature Reserve) — 4.4 mi, 219° SW
Museum of the Moving Image (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 269° W
Socrates Sculpture Park (Art Centre) — 6.4 mi, 281° W
The Noguchi Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 281° W
Kissena Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 185° S
Kissena Corridor Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 141° SE
Wood Pile (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 222° SW
LeFrak Concert Hall (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 231° SW
Godwin-Ternbach Museum (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 227° SW
Welcome Center (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 223° SW
Art Center (Arts Centre) — 1.5 mi, 232° SW
Circle Garden (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 271° W
Wetland & Woodland Garden (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 271° W
Unity Garden (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 271° W
Skyline View (Viewpoint) — 1.5 mi, 230° SW
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 7.0 mi, 193° S · 47k acres
Shirley Chisholm State Park (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 206° SW
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.4 mi, 043° NE · 6,772 acres
Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.4 mi, 043° NE · 3,365 acres

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