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Lake Grove New York Map

Explore Lake Grove, 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 Lake Grove, New York

How to Use This Lake Grove, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lake Grove, 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 Lake Grove.

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.

CityLake Grove
StateNew York (NY)
CountySuffolk County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude40.852876
Longitude-73.11511
Population11,072
Density1446.7 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code11755
Area Code516
County SeatRiverhead
School DistrictMiddle Country Central School District

About Lake Grove, New York

Lake Grove is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 11,072. The population density is 1446.7 people per km². Lake Grove is located at 40.8529°N, 73.1151°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Lake Grove is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 11755.

Lake Grove serves as a distinctive point of transition within the broader expanse of Long Island, where the terrestrial horizon remains largely flat and unassuming. It lies 5.6 miles north of Rome, NY (from Rome, NY: bearing 352°T), and is situated 8.6 miles northwest of Floyd. The landscape finds its quiet definition in the proximity of Gibbs Pond, a singular body of water that mirrors the pale, shifting skies of the region. Though the Appalachian Mountains remain far beyond the reach of any traveler here, the air often carries a crispness that hints at the distant, rugged elevations of the north. Residents feel the subtle pull of the maritime climate, aware that the open waters of Smithtown Bay wait only six miles to the north. Within the borders of Lake Grove, the protected grounds of LAKE GROVE VILLAGE Land offer a sanctuary of greenery that anchors the local topography.

Economic life in Lake Grove evolved from its early agricultural roots into a modern center defined by commerce and suburban enterprise. The arrival of the railroad and subsequent infrastructure projects transformed the quiet acreage into a hub for trade, drawing residents who sought a balance between professional utility and residential stability. Local industry now relies heavily on the retail sectors and service-based businesses that cluster along the primary thoroughfares, reflecting the industrious spirit of a population that grew alongside the expansion of Long Island. While the Northeast Branch flows three miles away, its presence serves as a reminder of the hydrological forces that once shaped the surrounding soil. Today, the economy of Lake Grove functions as a vital cog in a larger, interconnected system of regional development.

Cultural character in Lake Grove is marked by a steady, pragmatic rhythm that defines the daily experience of its inhabitants. The presence of LAKE GROVE VILLAGE Land provides a common space for public gatherings, maintaining a sense of shared stewardship over the local environment. While the distant, evocative depression of Crystal Brook Hollow lies eight miles away, the immediate focus of the residents remains on the community’s own landmarks and suburban vitality. Notable figures like the musician Kevin James have emerged from this specific intersection of commerce and residential life to achieve broader recognition. Events held throughout the year foster a sense of continuity, ensuring that Lake Grove retains its distinct identity while participating in the broader cultural currents of the state.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 090° E
  • Town Of Smithtown Land (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 251° W
  • Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 1.4 mi, 194° S
  • Lake Ronkonkoma Boat Launch (State Recreation Area) — 1.7 mi, 202° S
  • 9/11 Responders Remembered Park (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 215° SW
  • Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 185° S
  • Animal Sculptures (Public Artwork) — 2.9 mi, 258° W
  • 9/11 Memorial: We Shall Never Forget (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 258° W
  • Shea Theater (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 096° E
  • Avalon Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.5 mi, 337° NW
  • The Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 097° E
  • Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.3 mi, 248° W
  • MovieLand Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 064° NE
  • PJ Cinemas (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 040° NE
  • Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 203° SW
  • Muse Paintbar (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 021° N
  • Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.2 mi, 176° S · 7,995 acres
  • Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 309° NW
  • Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 8.1 mi, 142° SE · 23k acres
  • Chandler Estate (Historic Ruins) — 8.6 mi, 035° NE
  • Islip Art Museum (Gallery) — 9.3 mi, 208° SW
  • North Country Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 9.8 mi, 042° NE
  • Altamira (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 211° SW
  • Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 12.8 mi, 148° SE · 1,205 acres
  • Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 13.5 mi, 075° E
  • Preservation Long Islannd (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 274° W

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About This Lake Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Grove, New York. Coordinates: 40.852876, -73.11511. 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 Lake Grove includes the ZIP code (11755), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Middle Country Central 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.