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Bayside New York Map

Explore Bayside, 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 Bayside, New York

How to Use This Bayside, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bayside, 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 Bayside.

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	Bayside
State	New York (NY)
County	Queens County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.768435
Longitude	-73.777077
Population	68,000
Density	6200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	11361, 11359, 11360
Area Code	718, 347

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About Bayside, New York

Bayside is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. It has a population of 68,000. The population density is 6200.0 people per km². Bayside is located at 40.7684°N, 73.7771°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 11361, 11359, 11360.

Bayside occupies a distinctive space on the northern shore of Queens, defined by a topography that slopes gently toward the water. It lies 1.6 miles east-northeast of Murray Hill Queens, NY (from Murray Hill Queens, NY: bearing 62°T), and is situated 1.7 miles northeast of Queens. The physical character of Bayside is marked by a deliberate balance between suburban residential stretches and the persistent influence of the nearby Atlantic tide. Residents often observe the light at dusk as it catches the salt-heavy air, creating a soft, silver glow that settles over the streets. While the Appalachian Mountains remain a distant, hazy suggestion on the far western horizon, the immediate landscape is shaped by the proximity of Little Neck Bay and the quiet, winding path of Alley Creek, which feeds into the larger tidal ecosystem. Local recreation centers on spaces like Kennedy Playground, where the ground holds the memory of changing seasons and the steady, rhythmic movement of the tides.

History in Bayside reflects the broader evolution of the region, transitioning from a colonial agricultural outpost into a bustling suburban enclave during the expansion of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Early landholders recognized the value of the coastal access, establishing farms that eventually gave way to the structured, tree-lined grids that define the area today. The development of Bayside mirrored the growth of the transit lines that connected the outer boroughs to the dense, vertical energy of Manhattan, allowing families to establish roots in a place that felt both connected and distinct. Over the decades, the architectural landscape shifted to accommodate a diverse influx of people, leaving behind a layered heritage of Victorian-era homes and mid-century dwellings that still ground the character of the neighborhood.

Economic life in Bayside functions as a vital cog in the larger metropolitan engine, sustained by a robust mix of local commerce, professional services, and retail corridors. While the area lacks the heavy industrial footprint of the past, the infrastructure supports a high density of small businesses, restaurants, and professional offices that cater to a well-educated population. Educational institutions, including the nearby Queensborough Community College, provide a steady stream of academic activity and contribute to the intellectual fiber of the neighborhood. Commuters rely on a well-integrated transit network to reach the financial and creative hubs of the city, yet the local economy remains anchored by the daily needs and cultural preferences of those who live and work within the local streetscape.

Cultural life in Bayside is expressed through a quiet pride in its local landmarks and a deep appreciation for the natural features that define the coastal edge. The neighborhood celebrates its identity through annual festivals and community gatherings that draw residents to the public spaces near Little Neck Bay, fostering a sense of continuity in a fast-paced environment. Famous individuals, such as the legendary musician Louis Armstrong, once found a sense of sanctuary in the quieter corners of the borough, contributing to the rich, artistic legacy that permeates the area. Whether it is the sight of the sun reflecting off the water at Tallman Island in the distance or the simple, persistent activity at Kennedy Playground, Bayside maintains a rhythm that feels uniquely its own, distinct from the frantic energy found miles away in the center of the metropolis.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cross Island Parkway (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 049° NE
AMC Bay Terrace 6 (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 353° N
John Riedl Wildflower Meadow (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 102° E
Alley Pond Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 129° SE
For A Better Union (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 143° SE
QCC Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 131° SE
Shadowbox Theater (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 136° SE
Udall'S Cove And Ravine Natural Resource Area (State Resource Management Area) — 1.7 mi, 057° NE
Virginia Point (Nature Reserve) — 1.9 mi, 069° E
Turtle Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 120° SE
General George Washington Tablet (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 125° SE
Maritime National Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 344° N
Circle Garden (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 244° SW
Wetland & Woodland Garden (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 244° SW
Pinetum (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 245° SW
Unity Garden (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 244° SW
LeFrak Concert Hall (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 225° SW
Regal Tangram 4DX (Cinema) — 3.0 mi, 259° W
Godwin-Ternbach Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 223° SW
Art Center (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 225° SW
Skyline View (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 225° SW
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 8.6 mi, 198° S · 47k acres
Hempstead Lake State Park (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 128° SE
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.7 mi, 044° NE · 6,772 acres
Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.7 mi, 044° NE · 3,365 acres

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