Where is New London, Connecticut, USA?

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Where is New London Located? - New London is a city located in the Chester County of Connecticut, United States. New London lies between 39.2214 Degrees North latitudes and 75.5830 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is New London, Connecticut

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Where is New London?: The Google Map showing the location of New London in the U.S. state of Connecticut.

Where is New London Located?

New London is a city located in the Chester County of Pennsylvania, United States. New London lies between 39.2214 Degrees North latitudes and 75.5830 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of New London city is 27367 people and the city has a total area of 5.62 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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New London, Connecticut Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNew London
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
State CapitalHartford
US RegionNortheast (New England)
Latitude41.3557° N
Longitude72.0995° W
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Land Area5.54 sq mi
Water Area2.33 sq mi
Total Area7.87 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)27,367
Population DensityApproximately 4,940 per sq mi
ZIP Codes06320, 06340
Area Code860
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code09-52280
Congressional DistrictConnecticut's 2nd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in New London

CategoryInformation
Airport NameGroton–New London Airport
IATA CodeGON
Nearest Major AirportTweed New Haven Airport and Bradley International Airport
Major HighwaysInterstate 95, U.S. Route 1, Connecticut Route 32
Rail ServiceAmtrak Northeast Regional, Shore Line East
Public TransitSEAT (Southeast Area Transit District)
Water TransportationFerry service to Long Island and coastal destinations
  • Interstate 95 connects New London with Providence, New Haven, New York City, and Boston.
  • U.S. Route 1 provides local and regional access through southeastern Connecticut.
  • New London Union Station provides passenger rail connections along the Northeast Corridor.
  • The city has an active waterfront with ferry services across Long Island Sound.

Top Places to Visit in New London, Connecticut

Landmark NameType
Fort Trumbull State ParkHistoric Fort and State Park
Custom House Maritime MuseumMaritime Museum
Lyman Allyn Art MuseumArt Museum
United States Coast Guard AcademyMilitary Academy
Ocean Beach ParkBeach and Recreation Area
Garde Arts CenterPerforming Arts Venue
Hygienic Art GalleryArts and Cultural Center
New London Waterfront ParkWaterfront Recreation Area
Connecticut College ArboretumNature Area
Thames RiverRiver Recreation Area

Driving Distances from New London, Connecticut to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
GrotonConnecticut310 minutes
NorwichConnecticut1520 minutes
MysticConnecticut1520 minutes
New HavenConnecticut551 hour
HartfordConnecticut551 hour
ProvidenceRhode Island551 hour
NewportRhode Island601 hour 15 minutes
BostonMassachusetts1001 hour 45 minutes
New York CityNew York1352 hours 30 minutes
AlbanyNew York1502 hours 45 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near New London, Connecticut

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
United States Coast Guard AcademyFederalService AcademyCoast Guard officer education, engineering, and leadership programs
Connecticut CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, sciences, environmental studies, and research
Mitchell CollegePrivateCollegeMarine studies, education, business, and liberal arts
Three Rivers Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, technical programs, and workforce training
Eastern Connecticut State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, arts, sciences, and professional programs

Waterbodies Near New London, Connecticut

Thames River, Long Island Sound, Shaw Cove, Jordan Cove, and nearby coastal waterways of southeastern Connecticut.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in New London

Fitch High School athletic facilities, Connecticut College athletic facilities, Mitchell College sports fields, and Ocean Beach Park recreation facilities.

New London, Connecticut — Key Historical Facts

  • New London was founded in 1646 by English settlers and was originally known as Pequot Plantation.
  • The city was renamed New London in 1658 and became an important port community on the Thames River.
  • During the American Revolutionary War, New London served as a major naval and privateering center.
  • The city's waterfront location supported industries including shipbuilding, whaling, fishing, and maritime trade.
  • New London became home to the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1915.
  • Today, New London is recognized for its maritime heritage, historic sites, arts community, waterfront attractions, and coastal location.

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