Map of New York

New York City is one of the most influential cities in the world and a major global centre for finance, culture, and commerce. Viewing New York on a map helps place the city in geographic context — within the United States, North America, and the wider world.

Where New York Is Located in the United States

New York City is located in the northeastern United States along the Atlantic coast. It sits at the mouth of the Hudson River in the state of New York and forms part of the broader New York metropolitan area.

On a map of the United States, New York appears on the east coast, positioned between New England to the north and the Mid-Atlantic region to the south.

Where New York Sits on a World Map

On a world map, New York is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its position on the eastern edge of North America has historically made it a gateway between the Americas and Europe.

This global position has played a key role in New York’s development as an international city.

Interactive Map of New York

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New York Coordinates

  • Latitude: 40.7128° N
  • Longitude: 74.0060° W

These coordinates place New York north of the Equator and west of the Prime Meridian, firmly within the Western Hemisphere.

New York Boroughs Overview

New York City is divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. These boroughs are commonly highlighted on maps of New York to show administrative boundaries and neighbourhood groupings.

Which Hemisphere Is New York In?

  • Northern Hemisphere
  • Western Hemisphere

New York experiences seasonal patterns typical of the Northern Hemisphere and lies west of the Prime Meridian, placing it in the Western Hemisphere.

The Antipode of New York

The antipode of New York is the point on Earth located directly opposite the city, passing through the planet’s centre.

Due to the distribution of land and ocean, New York’s antipode lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Australia.

Explore the antipode of New York

New York Map as a Physical Print

New York can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing the city’s boroughs, coordinates, and global position — from its role on the Atlantic coast to its antipode on the opposite side of the Earth.

Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.

City Map Generator

Uses Mapbox static tiles (1280px max) and stitches them into a print-ready image.