Where is Glen Cove, New York, USA?

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Where is Glen Cove Located? - Glen Cove is a city located in the Nassau County of New York, United States. Glen Cove lies between 64.8335303 Degrees North latitudes and 147.9513689 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Glen Cove, New York

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Where is Glen Cove Located?

Glen Cove is a city located in the Nassau County of New York, United States. Glen Cove lies between 64.8335303 Degrees North latitudes and 147.9513689 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Glen Cove city is 28365 people and the city has a total area of 6.66 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Glen Cove, New York Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGlen Cove
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
State CapitalAlbany
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude40.8623°N
Longitude73.6337°W
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Land Area18.69 sq mi
Water Area12.27 sq mi
Total Area30.96 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)28,365 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,517
ZIP Codes11542
Area Code516
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code36-29333
Congressional DistrictNew York's 3rd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Glen Cove, New York

  • Sea Cliff, New York — 3 mi West
  • Locust Valley, New York — 4 mi East
  • Oyster Bay, New York — 6 mi Northeast
  • Roslyn, New York — 7 mi Southwest
  • Great Neck, New York — 9 mi Southwest
  • Hempstead, New York — 14 mi South
  • Mineola, New York — 11 mi South
  • White Plains, New York — 18 mi North
  • New York City, New York — 25 mi Southwest
  • Stamford, Connecticut — 28 mi Northeast

Driving Distances from Glen Cove, New York

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Sea CliffNew York310 minutes
Locust ValleyNew York410 minutes
Oyster BayNew York615 minutes
RoslynNew York715 minutes
MineolaNew York1125 minutes
HempsteadNew York1430 minutes
White PlainsNew York1840 minutes
New York CityNew York251 hour
StamfordConnecticut281 hour
BridgeportConnecticut451 hour 20 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Glen Cove, New York

TransportationDetails
Airport NameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA CodeJFK
PortPort Washington Harbor / New York Harbor (regional)
Major HighwaysGlen Cove Road, Northern State Parkway, Long Island Expressway (I-495 nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceLong Island Rail Road service from Glen Street Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNassau Inter-County Express (NICE Bus)
  • Glen Cove Road - Major north-south roadway connecting Glen Cove with Nassau County communities.
  • Northern State Parkway - Regional highway providing access to central Long Island and New York City connections.
  • Long Island Expressway (I-495) - Major east-west expressway serving Long Island and the New York metropolitan area.

What are top Places to Visit in Glen Cove, New York

Landmark NameType
Garvies Point Museum and PreserveMuseum and Nature Preserve
Glen Cove MansionHistoric Site
Morgan Memorial ParkPark
Welwyn PreserveNature Preserve
Tobay BeachBeach
Pratt ParkPark
Glen Cove WaterfrontWaterfront Area
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic ParkHistoric Park
Coe Hall Historic House MuseumMuseum
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and AquariumAquarium

Colleges and Universities in Glen Cove, New York

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Webb InstitutePrivateUniversityNaval architecture and marine engineering
Molloy UniversityPrivateUniversityHealth sciences and liberal arts programs
Nassau Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees and transfer programs
Hofstra UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, law, and research programs
Glen Cove City School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Glen Cove, New York

Long Island Sound, Hempstead Harbor, Glen Cove Creek, Oyster Bay Harbor, Mott Cove, Dosoris Pond, Mill Neck Creek, Cold Spring Harbor

Golf Courses in Glen Cove, New York

Glen Cove Golf Course, Nassau Country Club, Glen Head Country Club, Mill River Club, Wheatley Hills Golf Club

Glen Cove, New York — Key Historical Facts

  • Glen Cove was originally inhabited by Native American communities before European settlement began in the seventeenth century.
  • The city developed as a summer resort destination for wealthy families from New York City during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
  • Several prominent estates, including large Gold Coast mansions, were built in Glen Cove during Long Island's Gilded Age.
  • Glen Cove became incorporated as a city in 1917 and grew into an important waterfront community on Long Island Sound.
  • Today, Glen Cove is known for its historic estates, waterfront redevelopment, parks, and suburban location near New York City.

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