Mount Sinai New York Map

About Mount Sinai, New York

Mount Sinai is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 11,093. The population density is 764.3 people per km². Mount Sinai is located at 40.9470°N, 73.0296°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11766.

Mount Sinai unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle push of glacial moraines, a terrain of modest hills and sheltered hollows that spill towards the northern coast of Long Island. It lies 5.6 miles north-north-west of Coram, NY (from Coram, NY: bearing 345°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-north-east of Centereach. Here, mature oak and maple trees, their branches heavy with the moisture of the Atlantic air, form a verdant canopy over winding lanes. The air itself carries a perpetual tang of salt and damp earth, a scent that deepens in the twilight hours as the light softens, bleaching the greens to muted greys and casting long, languid shadows across the lawns and the occasional weathered fence post. The character of Mount Sinai is one of quiet domesticity, where the distant hum of traffic on the larger thoroughfares is softened by the closer sounds of lawnmowers and the murmur of conversation drifting from open windows. Historically, Mount Sinai's identity is entwined with the agricultural past of its surroundings, a legacy still visible in the occasional farm stand or the enduring presence of open fields. Its economy, however, has long since shifted, with many residents commuting to further afield for work, while local businesses cater to the daily needs of this predominantly residential community. The proximity to the Long Island Sound is a defining element, offering a subtle but persistent influence on the local rhythm. This connection to the water, though not always immediately apparent from every street, breathes a certain openness into the otherwise contained neighborhoods, a reminder of the larger world that lies just beyond the tree line and the gently rolling terrain.

About This Mount Sinai Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Sinai, 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 Mount Sinai and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Mount Sinai includes the ZIP code (11766), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Mount Sinai 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 Mount Sinai is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.