Centerville New York Map

About Centerville, New York

Centerville is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Centerville is located at 42.0843°N, 74.0132°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 12477, 14029.

Centerville occupies a quiet expanse of land where the horizon remains flat and unburdened by the distant silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 3.9 miles north-northwest of Riverhead, NY (from Riverhead, NY: bearing 337°T), and is situated 9.0 miles northeast of Manorville. The terrain shifts from open fields into the protected greenery of Riverhead Town Lands, a sprawling local expanse that dictates the pace of the surrounding woods. Three miles away, the dark, still surface of Merritts Pond reflects the passing clouds, while the persistent, narrow flow of Terrys Creek cuts through the soil, carving subtle channels toward the lower ground. Eleven miles to the south, the salt-heavy air of the open coastline drifts inland, suggesting the vastness of the tides even amidst the stillness of the fields. The light here at dusk possesses a singular, bruised quality, turning the grass a deep, muted copper before the evening settles into a long, gray silence.

Centerville maintains a rhythm defined by the persistence of those who work the land and the quiet commerce of a place accustomed to its own isolation. The local economy persists in the shadow of historical agricultural roots, though the modern landscape is increasingly shaped by the preservation of open space and the slow, deliberate turn of the seasons. Residents often look toward the depression of Scuttle Hole to gauge the drainage of the spring rains, a reminder of the geography that has influenced settlement patterns for generations. While the influence of the coast is felt in the winds, the character of the people remains tied to the inland soil, far from the frantic currents of the state’s urban centers. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, Colonels Island sits like a distant, unreachable anchor, a silent landmark in a region that prefers the steady, predictable hum of rural life over the noise of the outside world.

About This Centerville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Centerville, New York. Coordinates: 42.084257, -74.013192. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Centerville includes the ZIP code (12477, 14029), telephone area code (845, 716), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.