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Dix Hills New York Map

Explore Dix Hills, 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 Dix Hills, New York

How to Use This Dix Hills, New York Map

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

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	Dix Hills
State	New York (NY)
County	Suffolk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.804821
Longitude	-73.33623
Population	26,180
Density	641.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11746
Area Code	516
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Half Hollow Hills Central School District

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About Dix Hills, New York

Dix Hills is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 26,180. The population density is 641.8 people per km². Dix Hills is located at 40.8048°N, 73.3362°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11746.

Dix Hills reveals itself through a landscape of quiet elevation, where the earth rises in subtle swells that suggest the distant, hazy blue of the Appalachian Mountains far to the west. It lies 2.8 miles south of Elwood, NY (from Elwood, NY: bearing 181°T), and is situated 8.4 miles northwest of Islip. The ground here possesses a distinct texture, defined by the gentle drainage of Carlls River, which carves a modest path through the local topography. Residents find a quiet respite within the expansive reaches of TOWN OF HUNTINGTON Land, a preserve that anchors the natural character of the terrain. While the proximity to Huntington Bay provides a saline edge to the evening breeze, the interior of Dix Hills remains defined by its own shaded woodland and suburban grace. Five miles away, the subtle depression of Little Plains offers a contrast to the higher ground, creating a varied environment that feels both settled and open to the sky.

Historical growth in Dix Hills transitioned from agrarian roots into a residential haven, reflecting a shift from quiet farmland to the structured pace of modern Long Island living. The local economy thrives on the energy of professionals who commute toward urban centers, yet the immediate surroundings maintain an atmosphere of industrious suburban tranquility. Small businesses and service sectors operate with a steady, measured rhythm, supporting the needs of a population that values both privacy and accessibility. This economic vitality is anchored by a landscape that has long favored low-density development, allowing for deep lawns and wide, tree-lined streets that define the local aesthetic. Even as modern commerce evolves, the historic spirit of the land persists in the preservation of open spaces and the careful management of local resources.

Cultural life in Dix Hills is marked by a sophisticated, understated energy, often centered on the achievements of its notable residents and the quality of its educational institutions. The community has long been a quiet home for influential figures, including the legendary jazz musician John Coltrane, who composed his seminal work while living in this serene environment. Landmarks such as the John Coltrane Home serve as silent witnesses to the creative output that once flourished behind these private facades. Annual gatherings and local events foster a sense of connection, often drawing neighbors together under the clear, expansive light that characterizes the late afternoon. Those who walk the quiet lanes of Dix Hills often find that the absence of grand monuments is replaced by a profound, lived-in sense of home and artistic legacy.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON Land (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 318° NW
Huntington Town Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 038° NE
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Land (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 273° W
Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 131° SE
Five Towns College Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 248° W
Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center (State Resource Management Area) — 2.2 mi, 092° E
Van Nostrand Theater (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 100° E
Brentwood State Park (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 104° E
Belmont Lake State Park (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 182° S
Home of John Whitman (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 283° W
Bearer of Peace (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 217° SW
Site of Stone Fort (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 283° W
Nathaniel Whitman (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 283° W
Froehlich Farms Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.8 mi, 298° NW
Shattuck Estate (Historic Ruins) — 5.9 mi, 267° W
Memorial Gallery (Gallery) — 6.1 mi, 233° SW
Old Bethpage Village Restoration (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 250° W
West Rogues Wetlands (Nature Reserve) — 6.2 mi, 291° W
Huntington Cinema Arts Center (Cinema) — 6.3 mi, 319° NW
Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic) (Cinema) — 6.4 mi, 133° SE
Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.7 mi, 078° E
Governor Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 7.1 mi, 031° NE
Preservation Long Islannd (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 306° NW
Fire House Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 305° NW
Long Island Photo Gallery (Gallery) — 8.2 mi, 129° SE
Altamira (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 129° SE
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.2 mi, 305° NW · 6,772 acres
Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.2 mi, 305° NW · 3,365 acres
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 12.2 mi, 145° SE · 23k acres

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