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Stony Brook New York Map

Explore Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook, New York

How to Use This Stony Brook, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook.

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	Stony Brook
State	New York (NY)
County	Suffolk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.907804
Longitude	-73.127479
Population	13,467
Density	892.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	11790, 11794
Area Code	516
County Seat	Riverhead
School District	Three Village Central School District

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About Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 13,467. The population density is 892.9 people per km². Stony Brook is located at 40.9078°N, 73.1275°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 11790, 11794.

Stony Brook maintains a profound connection to the water, defined by the tidal rhythms of Smithtown Bay that wash against its northern perimeter. It lies 2.1 miles west-southwest of East Setauket, NY (from East Setauket, NY: bearing 239°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-northeast of Smithtown. West Meadow Creek carves a path through the landscape, its winding channel acting as a vital artery for the local salt marshes and tidal flats. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the terrain rises into gentle slopes that eventually look toward the distant silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains on the clearest of days. Residents often find solace in the protected expanses of TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land, where the natural environment remains undisturbed by the encroaching pace of modern life. Only a mile offshore, the quiet presence of Youngs Island breaks the horizon, while the tranquil waters of Setauket Millpond wait just two miles inland to offer a reflective stillness.

Stony Brook traces its roots to early colonial settlement, evolving from a modest agrarian outpost into a center of intellectual and professional activity. The local economy has shifted from its foundational reliance on coastal trade and farming to a diverse framework anchored by education and advanced research. Stony Brook University serves as the primary engine of this regional prosperity, drawing scholars and innovators who contribute to a thriving professional climate. While the industrial footprint remains light, the influence of the university fosters a steady stream of commerce and development. Historical preservation efforts ensure that the legacy of the original settlement remains visible, grounding the modern economy in a tangible sense of continuity.

Cultural life in Stony Brook is defined by a scholarly curiosity and a deep appreciation for the maritime heritage that shapes the local identity. The village center is marked by distinct, period-appropriate architecture that preserves the aesthetic integrity of its early years. Visitors and residents frequently gather for seasonal events that celebrate the intersection of academic achievement and community traditions. While the area is not defined by celebrity, the physicist and Nobel laureate C.N. Yang has long been associated with the intellectual life of the university here. The atmosphere remains one of quiet contemplation, where the soft light of dusk over the bay invites a slower, more deliberate way of observing the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 238° SW
Paul Simons Memorial Bicycle Path (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 359° N
Wolfie Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 029° NE
Town Of Smithtown Land (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 262° W
Avalon Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 270° W
Strathmore Ball Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 144° SE
Youngs Island State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 312° NW
Laurel Ridge Setauket Woods Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 086° E
Patriot'S Hollow State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 015° N
Patriot Rock (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 016° N
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 030° NE
Muse Paintbar (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 050° NE
PJ Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 080° E
Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park (State Park) — 5.1 mi, 278° W
Nissequogue River State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 5.1 mi, 266° W
Historic Lake Towers Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 5.2 mi, 177° S
Governor Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 5.4 mi, 271° W
Shea Theater (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 139° SE
MovieLand Cinemas (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 102° E
Chandler Estate (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 059° NE
The Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 129° SE
Sloth Encounters (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.2 mi, 217° SW
North Country Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.0 mi, 064° NE
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.1 mi, 175° S · 7,995 acres
Fire Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 11.6 mi, 151° SE · 23k acres
Islip Art Museum (Gallery) — 12.5 mi, 197° S
Altamira (Gallery) — 13.1 mi, 200° S
Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 091° E
Froehlich Farms Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.7 mi, 255° W
Preservation Long Islannd (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 262° W

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