Fire Island Pines New York Map

About Fire Island Pines, New York

Fire Island Pines is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 600. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Fire Island Pines is located at 40.6654°N, 73.0682°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11782.

Fire Island Pines unfolds as a slender ribbon of land, a place where the Atlantic's restless breath meets the hushed stillness of the Great South Bay. It lies 8.7 miles east-south-east of Islip, NY (from Islip, NY: bearing 121°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-south-west of East Patchogue. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: on one side, the endless expanse of sand dunes, their feathery grasses whispering secrets to the wind, slopes gently toward the surf, a place of raw, untamed beauty where the ocean’s roar is a constant, primal song. On the other, the sheltered waters of the bay reflect the sky in a more placid mood, a calmer mirror for the salt-kissed air and the dense, verdant growth that presses in, creating pathways shaded by the emerald canopy of mature trees. The very air feels filtered, carrying the briny tang of the sea and the sweeter, earthy scent of pine needles, a delicate perfume that lingers long after the sun begins its descent, painting the western sky in strokes of apricot and rose. This sliver of Suffolk County, Fire Island Pines, carries a history woven not from grand pronouncements, but from quiet resilience and a unique spirit. Originally charted by Dutch explorers and later shaped by generations of fishermen and lighthouse keepers, its character was profoundly altered in the mid-20th century, evolving into a distinct enclave. The local economy, once tethered to the sea’s bounty, has long since shifted, now largely sustained by the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to its secluded charm and vibrant cultural scene. Its distinctive architecture, a blend of modernist simplicity and beach-house vernacular, dots the landscape, harmonizing with the natural surroundings. The island's famed pedestrian-only pathways, a network of sandy trails and wooden boardwalks, encourage a deliberate, unhurried pace of life, where the loudest sounds are often the cry of gulls overhead and the rhythmic lapping of water against the shore.

About This Fire Island Pines Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fire Island Pines, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.665377, -73.068167. 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 Fire Island Pines and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Fire Island Pines includes the ZIP code (11782), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment. 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 Fire Island Pines is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.