Map of New England States

New England is a region in the northeastern United States made up of six states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Explore these states with their boundaries on the interactive maps below. Download free maps or learn more about creating a custom New England map to visualize your own data.

Interactive Map of New England States

New England States: Key Facts

  • Total number of states: 6
  • Largest state by area: Maine - 35,380 square miles (91,600–91,633 km²)
  • Smallest state by area: Rhode Island - 1,545 square miles (4,000–4,001 km²)
  • Neighboring regions: New York to the west; Quebec and New Brunswick to the north; Gulf of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east and southeast; Long Island Sound to the southwest
  • Major urban centers: Greater Boston, Providence, Hartford
  • State capitals: Hartford (CT), Augusta (ME), Boston (MA), Concord (NH), Providence (RI), Montpelier (VT)
  • Time zone: Eastern Time Zone (ET)

Interesting and Unusual Facts

  • Naming patterns: Each state has a town named Warren.
  • Franklin Counties: Found in Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.
  • Size comparison: New England is slightly larger than Washington and slightly smaller than Great Britain.
  • Maine’s dominance: Nearly half of New England’s area is Maine, yet it ranks 39th among U.S. states by size.
  • Forest coverage: 90% of Maine is forested, the highest percentage in the U.S.

Free Downloads

You can download free blank Map of New England States and other maps in high resolution PNG, SVG and PDF formats from the blank maps section of the site: Download Blank Map of New England States

Custom Map Features

This map supports labels.

This map supports surrounding areas. New

This map is divided into 6 states.

Updates

Aug 27, 2025:

  • Improved map quality
  • Added support for surrounding areas and lakes

Feb 7, 2025:

  • Added map of New England states

Frequently Asked Questions

New England is composed of six states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

New England is located in the northeastern United States, bordered by New York to the west, Quebec and New Brunswick to the north, the Gulf of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east and southeast, and Long Island Sound to the southwest.

New England has a combined area of 71,987–71,988 square miles (186,447 km²), making it slightly larger than Washington State and slightly smaller than Great Britain.

The largest state in New England by area is Maine, with 35,380 square miles (91,600–91,633 km²), and the smallest is Rhode Island, with 1,545 square miles (4,000–4,001 km²).

You can use Ultimaps to create custom maps of the New England States. Color-code states manually or upload data, place pins, customize look and feel, and export to PNG, PDF, or SVG.