Which New England State Doesn't Border the Atlantic? Vermont.
Among the three states listed—New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont—only **Vermont** has **no Atlantic coastline**.
Coastline Status
| State | Atlantic Coastline? | Notes |
|---|
| New Hampshire | Yes | ~18 mi (shortest in US), includes Portsmouth, Hampton Beach. |
| Connecticut | Yes | ~96 mi on Long Island Sound (tidal estuary of Atlantic). |
| Vermont | No | Landlocked; borders Lake Champlain (drains north to St. Lawrence → Atlantic). |
The Numbers in the Query
“10084 65039” appear to be **ZIP codes** (10084 = NYC unique; 65039 = not a valid US ZIP). They are not states.
Why It Matters
Vermont’s lack of saltwater access shaped its history: no colonial seaports, economy built on agriculture, timber, marble, and later tourism (skiing, foliage). Its connection to the Atlantic is via the **Richelieu River → St. Lawrence → Gulf of St. Lawrence**—a 400+ km inland waterway.
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