Torrenova borders to the north with Zona Torre Angela (Z. XIII), from which is separated by the stretch of Via Casilina between the GRA and Via di Tor Vergata.

To the east, the zone borders with Zona Torre Gaia (Z. XVII), whose boundary is marked by the whole Via di Tor Vergata.

Southward, the zone borders with Zona Casal Morena (Z. XIX), from which is separated by the stretch of Via Tuscolana between Via di Tor Vergata and the GRA.

Street naming in Torrenova mainly focuses on Italian artists, sculptors and engravers (in the frazione of Giardinetti and in the area of Romanina), notable universities (in the vicinities of the University of Roma Tor Vergata) and jurists (in the area of Romanina).

Odonyms dedicated to famous industrialists can be found in the area of Tor Vergata.