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Bay Shore New York Map

Explore Bay Shore, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bay Shore, New York

How to Use This Bay Shore, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bay Shore, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bay Shore.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bay Shore
State	New York (NY)
County	Suffolk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.725099
Longitude	-73.245395
Population	29,244
Density	1988.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11706
Area Code	516
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Bay Shore Union Free School District

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About Bay Shore, New York

Bay Shore is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 29,244. The population density is 1988.6 people per km². Bay Shore is located at 40.7251°N, 73.2454°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11706.

Bay Shore anchors a stretch of land where the persistent flow of Penataquit Creek carves a path toward the horizon. It lies 1.2 miles southeast of North Bay Shore, NY (from North Bay Shore, NY: bearing 130°T), and is situated 1.9 miles west of Islip. The low-lying terrain transitions from the quiet density of suburban streets to the vast, open spaces of TOWN OF ISLIP Land, which serves as a vital green boundary for the region. Beyond the immediate canopy of trees, the landscape remains largely level, though the presence of Captree Island five miles to the south reminds inhabitants of the maritime influence defining this coastal corner of the world. While the Appalachian Mountains loom far beyond the western skyline at a distance of one hundred and ten miles, the local atmosphere is governed more by the changing light over the water than by distant peaks. Even on the clearest days, the air carries a salt-touched clarity that defines the character of Bay Shore.

Economic life in Bay Shore grew from early maritime roots, evolving through decades of industry that mirrored the shifting ambitions of the Atlantic coast. The proximity to Clam Pond once offered a bounty for local harvesters, grounding the early economy in the rhythms of the tides and the seasonal migration of marine life. Today, the commercial corridors of Bay Shore reflect a diverse landscape of local trade and services, moving away from the singular reliance on natural resources that marked the initial settlements. The heritage of the area is preserved in the modest, sturdy construction of older neighborhoods, where the architecture speaks to a history of labor and steady growth. As the industries have modernized, the town has maintained a resilient pace, balancing the demands of a contemporary workforce with the enduring legacy of those who first settled near the creek.

Cultural life in Bay Shore finds its expression in the vibrant intersections of its streets and the quiet gatherings held in public spaces. The community values a blend of tradition and modern engagement, often seen during local festivals that bring residents together to celebrate the specific identity of the region. Notable figures such as the renowned actor Matt Dillon have roots here, carrying the influence of this place into their broader professional lives. Landmarks remain understated, favoring the functional beauty of local parks and the historic reaches of the shoreline over grand monuments. Residents often seek the stillness of Belmont Lake for reflection, finding that the water offers a necessary counterpoint to the busy energy of the nearby metropolitan corridors. In every season, Bay Shore maintains a distinct sense of self, tethered to its geography and the persistent, quiet movement of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF ISLIP Land (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 149° SE
YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 212° SW
Cannon (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 264° W
Mark XIV WW2 Submarine Torpedo (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 168° S
Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic) (Cinema) — 1.1 mi, 357° N
Thorne Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 207° SW
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Land (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 040° NE
Long Island Photo Gallery (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 080° E
Altamira (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 080° E
Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.8 mi, 100° E · 422 acres
Isbrandtsen Marsh State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 212° SW
Islip Art Museum (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 075° E
Heckscher State Park (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 109° E
Bayway Arts Center (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 079° E
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 075° E
Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 321° NW
Great River Depot (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 075° E
Captree State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 4.6 mi, 192° S
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 5.0 mi, 154° SE · 23k acres
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island (Marine Protected Area) — 6.5 mi, 175° S
Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.1 mi, 015° N
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.3 mi, 078° E · 7,995 acres
Bearer of Peace (Public Artwork) — 7.7 mi, 285° W
Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 9.9 mi, 041° NE
Old Bethpage Village Restoration (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 288° W
Shattuck Estate (Historic Ruins) — 11.9 mi, 296° NW
Tackapusha Nature Preserve Entrance (Nature Reserve) — 12.8 mi, 257° W
Froehlich Farms Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.9 mi, 310° NW
Tackapausha Museum (Museum) — 13.1 mi, 252° W
112 Video (Cinema) — 13.1 mi, 070° E

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