Roughly 16.14 km² , nearly double the size of the original.
The layout is intentionally non-linear, with many dead ends and sharp turns to prevent players from moving in a straight line.
The city's design uses verticality and dense street layouts to create an illusion of greater size. Measurement Metric Value Imperial Value ~8.12 km² ~3.14 miles² Land Area ~4.38 km² ~1.69 miles² Water Area ~3.76 km² ~1.45 miles² Real-Life Counterparts & Comparisons
As of 2026, Liberty City remains one of the smallest major open worlds in the franchise: Slightly larger at 9.11 km² .
Belleville Park is significantly compressed, though it retains the signature central location and green space of its real-life inspiration. Scale Against Other GTA Maps
6 Largest GTA Map Size with Comparisons and Visuals - Freecash
The actual New York City land area is about 783 km² , making it roughly 178 times larger than the landmass of GTA 3's Liberty City.
