Explore Freeport, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Freeport, 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 Freeport.
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 | Freeport |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.657602 |
| Longitude | -73.583184 |
| Population | 44,472 |
| Density | 3750.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 11520 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| County Seat | Mineola |
| School District | Freeport Union Free School District |
Freeport occupies a low-lying expanse of land where the salt-heavy air drifts inland from the nearby coast. It lies 1.4 miles east of Baldwin, NY (from Baldwin, NY: bearing 87°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-southeast of North Hempstead. The landscape is defined by the tidal pulse of Freeport Creek, which winds through the terrain toward the open waters of Randall Bay. Beyond the immediate development, the INC VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Land provides a protected space for local flora to thrive against the gray Atlantic sky. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains remains a faint, jagged memory on the horizon, while the quiet waters of East Meadow Pond offer a still reflection of the changing seasons. The gentle terrain around Smith Meadow and the nearby presence of Fighting Island further shape the horizon, grounding Freeport in a geography defined by the meeting of land and tide.
Freeport grew from its early reliance on the bounty of the nearby waters, establishing a maritime identity that persists in the layout of its docks and piers. The local economy evolved from modest fishing and shellfishing trades into a more diverse hub of commerce, supporting a range of industries that keep the pulse of the harbor beating. Long-standing businesses continue to operate alongside newer ventures, maintaining a steady rhythm of daily labor that mirrors the ebb and flow of the tides. The history of the region is etched into the very orientation of the streets, which seem to turn toward the water as if acknowledging the source of their enduring resilience. Workers move through the daylight hours with a focused intensity, contributing to a regional industry that values both tradition and the practical necessity of progress. This persistent focus on trade and maritime skill ensures that Freeport remains a working entity, unbothered by the quietude of more rural reaches of the state.
Cultural life in Freeport reflects a vibrant mosaic of voices, where the energy of the bustling streets is tempered by the serene atmosphere of the waterfront. Landmarks such as the Nautical Mile define the social character of the area, drawing people to gather where the land meets the water under the soft, golden light of late afternoon. Public gatherings and seasonal events often spill out into the open air, fostering a sense of connection among those who call the region home. Notable individuals, such as the influential journalist Julius Chambers, have walked these same paths, leaving behind a legacy that lingers in the local consciousness. The atmosphere remains grounded and unpretentious, favoring the authenticity of a life lived close to the harbor’s edge. Even as the modern world shifts around it, Freeport maintains a distinct personality shaped by its deep connection to the coastal environment and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Freeport, New York. Coordinates: 40.657602, -73.583184. 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 Freeport includes the ZIP code (11520), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Freeport Union Free School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |