Long Hill Connecticut Map

About Long Hill, Connecticut

Long Hill is a locality in Southeastern Connecticut (New London County), Connecticut, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,399. The population density is 1077.4 people per km². Long Hill is located at 41.3540°N, 72.0523°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Long Hill rises gently from the coastal plain, a landscape of mature oak and maple stands interspersed with open fields that hint at past cultivation. It lies 2.5 miles east of New London, CT (from New London, CT: bearing 93°T), and is situated 1.4 miles east of Groton. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a salty tang from the nearby Long Island Sound, softened by the scent of pine needles and damp earth. Rolling terrain defines the character of Long Hill, where the land dips and swells, creating secluded hollows and sun-drenched clearings that seem to hold the quiet stillness of ages. The occasional weathered stone wall, half-swallowed by encroaching vines, speaks of a patient, enduring presence, a subtle testament to the human hands that once shaped these woods and meadows. The history of Long Hill is deeply rooted in the maritime endeavors and agricultural traditions of Southeastern Connecticut. For generations, the livelihoods here were tied to the sea, with fishing and shipbuilding leaving their indelible mark on the local consciousness, even as the economy has diversified. Today, the character of Long Hill is a blend of its past and present; quiet residential pockets give way to small, independent businesses that cater to both locals and visitors drawn to the region's natural beauty. The land itself, once cleared for farms and orchards, now largely returns to a wilder state, offering a sanctuary for wildlife and a place for quiet contemplation, a stark contrast to the bustling ports that once dominated the coastline.

About This Long Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Long Hill, Connecticut — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.353987, -72.052298. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Long Hill and Southeastern Connecticut County.

Detailed location data for Long Hill includes the ZIP code (06704), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Southeastern Connecticut County, and school district assignment (Groton School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Long Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.