Stony Brook University New York Map

About Stony Brook University, New York

Stony Brook University is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,530. The population density is 2139.6 people per km². Stony Brook University is located at 40.9098°N, 73.1217°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11790.

Stony Brook University sprawls across the rolling terrain of Suffolk County, a landscape shaped by glacial retreat and the gentle influence of the Atlantic’s proximity. It lies 3.7 miles north-north-west of Centereach, NY (from Centereach, NY: bearing 342°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-east of Smithtown. The land here, a mosaic of mature woodlands and open academic quadrangles, breathes a cool, pine-scented air that often carries the faint tang of salt from distant shores. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, falls in shifting patterns on the well-trodden paths, illuminating the sturdy, modern architecture that houses a vibrant intellectual life. The very ground beneath the feet feels firm, a testament to the underlying glacial deposits, and the occasional dappled clearing offers glimpses of an expansive, often pale blue sky. The history of Stony Brook University is deeply intertwined with the vision of creating a public research institution that could serve the growing needs of Long Island. Its origins lie in a period of expansion for higher education, a deliberate effort to cultivate a center of learning and innovation on this stretch of the island. The local economy, while diverse, has seen a significant uplift and redefinition through the university’s presence, drawing talent and investment, and fostering a particular kind of dynamic, forward-looking atmosphere. The university itself has become a landmark, a hub of scientific discovery and artistic expression, its various departments and research centers forming a distinctive character, a pulse of intellectual pursuit against the backdrop of the island’s more established rhythms.

About This Stony Brook University Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stony Brook University, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.9098, -73.1217. 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 Stony Brook University and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Stony Brook University includes the ZIP code (11790), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Three Village Central 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 Stony Brook University is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.