Great River, New York
Great River: census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
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Great River is a CDP located in the county of Suffolk in the U.S. state of New York.
Quick Facts about Great River
| Population | 1,489 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Postal code | 11739 |
| Area | 13.42 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7212,-73.1576 |
| Altitude | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:31:16 (11th April 2026) |
| Weather | 56℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Great River is located at 40°43'16"N 73°9'27"W (40.7212100, -73.1576100).
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Weather
Sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 12 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastBest Things to Do in Great River
1Bayard Cutting Arboretum
440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11739, United States View details
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People born in Great River (2)
People born in Great River, including politician Bronson M. Cutting, soccer player Tim Melia, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Great River, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486886 | Eastern Suffolk BOCES | Oakdale (NY) | 11769-1650 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Great River, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Great River.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Great River Post Office | Great River (NY) | 11739 |
Other cities in Suffolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Suffolk County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 479,883 | This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state. |
| Islip | 322,328 | This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet. |
| Babylon | 218,223 | A town in Suffolk County, New York. |
| Huntington | 200,102 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Smithtown | 110,876 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Brentwood | 60,664 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Southampton | 58,549 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA |
| West Babylon | 43,213 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Coram | 39,113 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Commack | 36,124 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Central Islip | 34,450 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Riverhead | 33,434 | Town in New York |
| Huntington Station | 33,029 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Centereach | 31,578 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| West Islip | 28,335 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Shirley | 27,854 | Census-designated place in New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Great River distances to largest New York cities