Newtown Pennsylvania Map

About Newtown, Pennsylvania

Newtown is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. Newtown is located at 40.0743°N, 76.4927°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18940.

Newtown rests at the edge of rolling farmland, where the gentle slopes of Lancaster County begin to yield to a more settled, verdant character. It lies 10.2 miles west-north-west of Lancaster, PA (from Lancaster, PA: bearing 284°T), and is situated 6.2 miles west of East Hempfield. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening corn and the damp earth that nourishes it, a perfume that clings to the very stones of the older buildings. Broadleaf trees, their canopies dense and green through the summer months, cast long, cool shadows across the well-kept lawns and sidewalks, creating a dappled mosaic of light and shade that shifts as the sun arcs across the sky. The land itself seems to breathe a quiet contentment, a sense of enduring stability that permeates the very atmosphere of Newtown. The history of Newtown is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of this region, a legacy visible in the enduring farmsteads that dot the surrounding countryside and the quiet diligence of its people. For generations, the fertile soil here has sustained a thriving agricultural economy, with crops like corn, soybeans, and tobacco forming the backbone of local prosperity. While the rhythm of the farm remains, Newtown has also cultivated a spirit of quiet commerce, with independent shops and businesses that lend a distinct, personal touch to its Main Street. A particular charm emanates from the older brick structures, each bearing the subtle marks of decades of use, hinting at the stories and lives that have unfolded within their walls, contributing to the unique identity of Newtown.

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: 40.074263, -76.492743. 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County (Lancaster), 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.