Explore Stony Brook University, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Stony Brook University, 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 University.
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 University |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.9098 |
| Longitude | -73.1217 |
| Population | 10,409 |
| Density | 2437.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 11790 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| County Seat | Riverhead |
| School District | Three Village Central School District |
Stony Brook University stands as a prominent intellectual anchor on the North Shore of Long Island, where the landscape transitions from dense woodland to the open expanse of the coast. It lies 1.5 miles southeast of Stony Brook, NY (from Stony Brook, NY: bearing 137°T), and is situated 5.6 miles northeast of Smithtown. This terrain is defined by the winding path of Stony Brook, a creek that flows just one mile from the main grounds toward the shimmering waters of Smithtown Bay. Beyond the immediate campus, the proximity of Mills Pond offers a quiet, freshwater respite amidst the surrounding trees. The land itself remains protected under the stewardship of the TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land, which maintains the integrity of the natural environment. On exceptionally clear days, the distant Appalachian Mountains might feel like a myth, yet the coastal air here carries a distinct salt-tinged clarity that defines the seasonal shifts of the region.
Stony Brook University has evolved from its mid-century inception into a powerhouse of scientific research and academic rigor that drives the regional economy. The local industrial character is heavily influenced by the high-tech laboratories and medical facilities that cluster around the campus, fostering a culture of innovation and professional growth. This focus on discovery has transformed the surrounding area into a destination for thinkers and researchers, moving beyond its historical roots as a quiet collection of agrarian outposts. The economic pulse of the region beats in sync with the academic calendar, creating a unique synergy where students and faculty contribute to a steady flow of intellectual commerce. Many people who work here find that the rhythm of the workweek is balanced by the persistent, quiet beauty of the nearby Crystal Brook Hollow.
Cultural life at Stony Brook University is defined by a deep appreciation for the arts and a diverse community that gathers to witness world-class performances and lectures. Landmarks like the Staller Center for the Arts serve as a primary hub for this activity, hosting renowned musicians and thinkers who draw audiences from across the island. The area fosters a spirit of curiosity, often punctuated by local events that celebrate the intersection of scientific achievement and creative expression. Figures such as the physicist C.N. Yang have left an indelible mark on the intellectual atmosphere, grounding the campus in a legacy of global excellence. Whether wandering near Youngs Island or engaging in the lively exchange of ideas on campus, residents find that the environment encourages a life of constant inquiry. This is a place where the pursuit of knowledge feels as natural as the turning of the tides.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stony Brook University, New York. Coordinates: 40.9098, -73.1217. 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 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).
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 generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |