Newtown Pennsylvania Map

About Newtown, Pennsylvania

Newtown is a locality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. Newtown is located at 40.2293°N, 74.9368°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18940.

Newtown lies cradled in the rolling hills of Bucks County, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 3.9 miles west of Lower Makefield, PA (from Lower Makefield, PA: bearing 269°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north of Bensalem. The terrain here is a gentle ebb and flow, a tapestry of well-tended fields and wooded enclaves that give way to the subtle, sinuous curves of the Neshaminy Creek. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching like weathered hands towards the sky, cast dappled shadows across the roads, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the stone facades of older buildings in a warm, enduring glow. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and burgeoning growth, a constant reminder of the fertile ground that defines this corner of Pennsylvania. The history of Newtown is written in the sturdy brick of its colonial-era architecture and the enduring spirit of its people, a lineage stretching back to its founding as a central meeting place for the region. Once a vital hub for stagecoach routes, its economy has gracefully shifted from its agricultural roots to a vibrant mix of small businesses and professional services, drawing residents who appreciate its blend of historic charm and modern convenience. The borough retains a palpable sense of community, a feeling that the past is not merely remembered but actively inhabited, particularly in the preserved elegance of its downtown core. Visitors often remark on the unhurried pace, a welcome contrast to the clamor of larger cities, and the genuine warmth of its inhabitants, who seem to possess a quiet pride in their enduring corner of the world.

About This Newtown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newtown, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.229275, -74.936833. 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 Newtown and Bucks County.

Detailed location data for Newtown includes the ZIP code (17981), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Bucks County (Doylestown), and school district assignment (Council Rock 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 Newtown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.