Morrisville North Carolina Map
Explore Morrisville, North Carolina, 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 Morrisville, North Carolina
How to Use This Morrisville, North Carolina Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Morrisville, North Carolina. 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 North Carolina 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 Morrisville.
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 | Morrisville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wake County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.836356 |
| Longitude | -78.839001 |
| Population | 29,630 |
| Density | 1295.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 27560 |
| Area Code | 919, 984 |
| County Seat | Raleigh |
| School District | Wake County Schools |
About Morrisville, North Carolina
Morrisville is a locality in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 29,630. The population density is 1295.8 people per km². Morrisville is located at 35.8364°N, 78.8390°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Morrisville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 27560.Morrisville occupies a gentle expanse of the Piedmont, where the land holds the quiet weight of inland earth far from the salt and push of any coast. It lies 3.3 miles northwest of Cary, NC (from Cary, NC: bearing 312°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north-northeast of Apex. The waters of Crabtree Creek carve a soft, winding path through the landscape, acting as a silent witness to the daily passage of sunlight across the trees. Residents often find respite in the quiet corners of Wake County Open Space Land, a sanctuary that keeps the wilder pulse of the region close at hand. Emily Babcock Lake remains a steady, reflective presence, mirroring the shifting colors of the sky as afternoon fades into a bruised, indigo dusk. On the distant horizon, the faint silhouette of Poplar Ridge offers a grounding boundary to the view, reminding those who live here of the vast, quiet geography that stretches toward the west.
Morrisville grew from the steady rhythm of the North Carolina Railroad, evolving from a modest stop into a vital node of modern industry. The local economy pulses with the energy of the Research Triangle, drawing strength from global corporations and the relentless hum of technological innovation. Where once the land echoed with the labor of agriculture, it now thrives on the precision of high-tech firms and the steady growth of a diverse, professional workforce. This transition reflects a deeper pattern of change, where the old ways of the soil have been carefully integrated into the rapid pace of the information age. The town retains a sense of purpose, balancing the demands of a modern industrial hub with the enduring, solid character of its foundational roots.
Morrisville fosters a cultural environment defined by global perspectives and the courteous, deliberate pace of the region. The community gathers for local festivals that celebrate a mosaic of traditions, bringing together neighbors who appreciate the blend of Southern hospitality and international flair. Landmarks like the historic Indian Creek Greenway serve as quiet conduits for the public, encouraging an active life amidst the native greenery. While the town does not claim the fame of global icons, it sustains a high quality of life that attracts individuals who value substance over spectacle. Everyday life here feels intentional, marked by the soft rustle of leaves in the park and the steady, unpretentious movement of people building a future on this specific, inland ground.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Cedar Fork Ball Fields Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 348° N
- Town of Cary Open Space - Future Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 197° S
- Wake County Open Space Land (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 157° SE
- Battle of Morrisville Station (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 144° SE
- Phillips Farms (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 253° W
- Misting Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 249° W
- William B. Umstead State Park (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 069° E
- Sertoma Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 167° S
- Eagle Project Troop 347 2003 (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 122° SE
- Camp Craggy (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 083° E
- Boxyard RTP (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 336° NW
- WakeMed Soccer Park Stadium (Stadium) — 5.8 mi, 126° SE
- Team Power Sports (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 050° NE
- Southern Industrial Constructors Inc (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 051° NE
- Cinébistro (Cinema) — 7.6 mi, 153° SE
- Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club (Theatre) — 8.0 mi, 334° NW
- Hemlock Bluffs State Natural Area (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 158° S
- Beach Tree Cove Overlook (Viewpoint) — 8.1 mi, 159° S
- Gaddy-Hamrick Art Center (Arts Centre) — 8.7 mi, 107° E
- Peace Pole (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 346° N
- North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre (Arts Centre) — 10.6 mi, 071° E
- Lassiter Mill (Historic Ruins) — 10.6 mi, 093° E
- Regal North Hills Stadium 14 (Cinema) — 11.0 mi, 090° E
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About This Morrisville Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Morrisville, North Carolina. Coordinates: 35.836356, -78.839001. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Morrisville includes the ZIP code (27560), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Wake County (Raleigh), and school district assignment (Wake County Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
