Stony Brook University, New York
Stony Brook University is a community of 9,530 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Stony Brook University
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 26 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Jacob K. Javits Lecture Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook Grist Mill and Beachbend.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Stony Brook University
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do3
Jacob K. Javits Lecture Center
School
Main lecture center at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook University
School · 0.5 mi
Public university in Stony Brook, New York, United States
Stony Brook University School of Medicine
School
Medical school in Stony Brook, Long Island, NY
Museums and landmarks31
Stony Brook Grist Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Watermill
Beachbend
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Bethel-Christian Avenue-Laurel Hill Historical District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Brookhaven, New York
Box Hill Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Brewster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in New York
By-the-Harbor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
East Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in New York, United States
Gamecock Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic building located at Stony Brook in Suffolk County, New York
Harbor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Hawkins Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
James W. and Anne Smith Phyfe Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic estate in Suffolk County, New York
Kate Annette Wetherill Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Frank Melville Memorial Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Park in Setauket, New York
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes26
Druthers Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
1113 North Country Road, Stony Brook
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop
Types of payment accepted: • Dining Dollars • Wolfie Wallet • Cash • Credit/Debit
250 Student Union, Stony Brook
Jasmine
Restaurant · Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Sushi, Tea · 0.4 mi
Types of payment accepted: • Dining Dollars • Wolfie Wallet • Cash • Credit/Debit
Arnor Crepe & Bubble Tea
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Crepe · 0.8 mi
1113 North Country Road, Stony Brook
Mo-Su 12:00-19:30
East Side Dining / Chávez Hall
Restaurant · Buffet, Mexican, Grill, Barbecue, Italian, Pizza, Deli, Dessert, Salad, International, American · 0.5 mi
Types of payment accepted: • Meal Swipes • Dining Dollars • Wolfie Wallet • Cash • Credit/Debit
Eastern Pavillion
Restaurant · Chinese, Japanese · 1.2 mi
750 North Country Road, Setauket-East Setauket
Peet's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
Types of payment accepted: • Dining Dollars • Wolfie Wallet • Cash • Credit/Debit
SAC Food Court
Restaurant · Noodle, Deli, Sandwich, Stir Fry, Pizza, Salad, Bagel, Omelette, Italian, Pasta, Grill, Soup, Barbecue
Types of payment accepted: • Dining Dollars • Wolfie Wallet • Cash • Credit/Debit
14 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Estate at Three Village Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
150 Main Street, Stony Brook
The Stony Brookside Bed & Bike Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
48 Main Street, Stony Brook
Churches and places of worship11
Caroline Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
St. James Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Stony Brook Christian Assembly
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.0 mi
400 Nicolls Road, East Setauket
Chabad at Stony Brook University
Place of worship · 0.6 mi
31 Mount Road, Stony Brook
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Healthcare7
Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
3 Edmund D. Pellegrino Road, Stony Brook
Map of Stony Brook University
158 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 26°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 60°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 66°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 49°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 39°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Setauket Strong Hcn (3 mi away), rain and snow from Mt Sinai, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Stony Brook 0 mi southwest, about 1 min by car
- East Setauket 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Head of the Harbor 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- St. James 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Port Jefferson Station 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Setauket 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Nissequogue 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Centereach 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Lake Grove 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Terryville 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Photo credits
- Stony Brook Grist Mill, Traitor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caroline Church and Cemetery Nov 07, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Knox School in Nissequogue, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Setauket Presbyterian Church, Traitor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stony Brook NY St James Chapel, JiriMatejicek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Driveway to Rassapeague, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Setauket Thompson House, Traitor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WestMeadowBeach 02, CWii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sherwood-Jayne House; East Setauket-3, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zachariah Hawkins Homestead-3, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brewster House; East Setauket, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nathaniel Longbotham House photo taken from west, Springfulutopia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Driveway to Harbor House; Nissequogue, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint James Episcopal Church (St. James, New York), DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Setauketmillpond, Iracaz ( talk ). The original uploader was at ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Sidney Mount, Unidentified photographer, Public domain
- East Farm farmhouse, Head of the Harbor, Iracaz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gamecock Cottage, Lfstar68, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JacobKJavitsCenterStonyBrookUniversity, EdwinCasadoBaez, CC BY-SA 3.0
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