East Setauket New York Map

About East Setauket, New York

East Setauket is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 10,149. The population density is 665.9 people per km². East Setauket is located at 40.9415°N, 73.1059°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11733.

East Setauket unfolds along the northern shore of Long Island, a place where the land gently rolls towards the expansive waters of the Long Island Sound. It lies 5.7 miles north of Centereach, NY (from Centereach, NY: bearing 357°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-east of Smithtown. Here, mature oak and maple trees cast dappled shadows over quiet lanes, their branches heavy with the damp, salty air that carries the scent of brine and distant pine. The terrain, a legacy of glacial sculpting, offers a varied, yet understated, topography, with modest rises and dips that define the neighborhoods and frame glimpses of the shimmering water. The character of East Setauket is one of settled quietude, a place where the day’s business seems to unfold with a soft, unhurried cadence, punctuated by the occasional cry of a gull or the distant hum of a boat engine. The history of East Setauket is deeply entwined with the maritime heritage of Long Island. Originally settled by farmers and fishermen drawn to its fertile soil and sheltered coves, the area retains echoes of its agrarian past in the remnants of stone walls and the enduring charm of older homesteads. The local economy, while diversified, still holds a connection to the water, with marinas and small businesses catering to recreational boating. A particular distinction of East Setauket is its proximity to the historic Stony Brook University, a hub of intellectual activity that lends a certain vibrancy to the surrounding landscape, attracting students and researchers and fostering a dynamic cultural exchange that subtly colors the more traditional, coastal character of East Setauket.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Setauket, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.941487, -73.105941. 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 East Setauket and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for East Setauket includes the ZIP code (11733), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Three Village Central 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 East Setauket is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.