Montauk New York Map

About Montauk, New York

Montauk is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,223. The population density is 85.1 people per km². Montauk is located at 41.0359°N, 71.9545°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11954.

Montauk, a sliver of land at the easternmost edge of Long Island, possesses a rugged beauty sculpted by wind and wave. It lies 23.3 miles south-south-east of New London, CT (from New London, CT: bearing 161°T), and is situated 13.0 miles east-north-east of East Hampton. Here, the land rises and falls in a series of low bluffs and heath-covered dunes, meeting the vast Atlantic with a formidable, yet beautiful, resistance. The air itself carries the sharp tang of salt and the distant cry of gulls, a constant reminder of the ocean’s omnipresent influence. Summer visitors are drawn to the sun-drenched beaches, where the sand, fine as powdered sugar, yields to the insistent rhythm of the surf. Yet, even in the height of the season, a profound sense of wildness persists, a feeling that nature still holds sway over this windswept promontory, particularly as the sun bleeds into the horizon, painting the sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. The history of Montauk is deeply entwined with its maritime character and the bounty of the sea. Once primarily a fishing village, its economy still bears the indelible mark of its seafaring past, with lobster boats and charter vessels dotting the harbor, their weathered hulls speaking of countless journeys. The iconic Montauk Point Lighthouse, a sentinel since the 18th century, stands as a stoic guardian, its beam a steady reassurance against the encroaching darkness. Beyond the fishing fleets, Montauk has evolved, attracting a diverse crowd drawn to its laid-back, surf-culture vibe and the promise of wide-open spaces. The nearby Montauk Point State Park preserves a significant portion of this wild coastline, offering trails that wind through coastal scrub and offer breathtaking vistas of the ocean, a place where the spirit of adventure feels as palpable as the sea spray.

About This Montauk Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Montauk, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Montauk and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Montauk includes the ZIP code (11954), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Montauk Union Free 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 Montauk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.