Long Island is characterized by long, sandy beaches, green parks, rich farmland,and quaint villages.The State University of New York at Stony Brook is located about 60 miles (90 km) east of Manhattan on the scenic north shore of Long Island, close to Suffolk County's recreational seashores and convenient to New York City's rich cultural opportunities. The nearby historic Stony Brook Village houses museums and fashionable shops. From the neighboring town of Port Jefferson, ferries run to Connecticut, a gateway to Boston and New England. Full directions and maps can be found on our Directions page and Campus Maps page.