New Carrollton is a city located in central Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.

After Mahoney's death in 1957, the land was acquired by developer Albert W. Turner, who sought to create a planned suburb.

He had received a charter for a City of Carrollton from the Maryland General Assembly four years earlier, on April 11, 1953.

New Carrollton is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools.

[7] In addition, Margaret Brent Regional Center (5816 Lamont Terrace), is a school for children with special needs, is located in New Carrollton.

[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.53 square miles (3.96 km2), all land.

[10] The most prominent highway serving New Carrollton is Interstate 95/Interstate 495 (the Capital Beltway).

To the north, I-95 passes through Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston on its way to Canada, while to the south, it traverses Richmond on its way to Florida.

The adjacent New Carrollton station of the Washington Metro is the eastern terminus of the Orange Line.

[16][17] The New Carrollton Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency, servicing the city.

The Prince George's County Police Department District 1 Station in Hyattsville and District 2 Station in Brock Hall CDP, along with the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office and Maryland State Police assist in serving the community.