Where is Shirley, New York, USA?

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Where is Shirley Located? - Shirley is a city located in the Huntingdon County of New York, United States. Shirley lies between 33.4353394 Degrees North latitudes and 112.3576567 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Shirley, New York

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Where is Shirley Located?

Shirley is a city located in the Huntingdon County of New York, United States. Shirley lies between 33.4353394 Degrees North latitudes and 112.3576567 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Shirley city is 26360 people and the city has a total area of 11.47 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Shirley, New York Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityShirley
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
State CapitalAlbany
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude40.8015° N
Longitude72.8676° W
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Land Area (sq mi)11.11
Water Area (sq mi)0.00
Total Area (sq mi)11.11
Population (2020 Census)27,854
Population Density (per sq mi)2,508.0
ZIP Codes11967
Area Code631
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code3666817
Congressional District1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Shirley

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameLong Island MacArthur Airport provides regional commercial air service.
IATA CodeISP
PortPort Jefferson and other Long Island ports provide regional water access.
Major HighwaysWilliam Floyd Parkway, Sunrise Highway (NY-27), and Long Island Expressway (I-495) nearby
Train/Amtrak ServiceLong Island Rail Road service is available from nearby Mastic-Shirley station.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceSuffolk County Transit provides local and regional bus service.
  • William Floyd Parkway provides major north-south access through Shirley and surrounding communities.
  • Sunrise Highway connects Shirley with other South Shore communities on Long Island.
  • The Long Island Expressway provides connections to western Long Island and New York City.
  • The nearby Mastic-Shirley Long Island Rail Road station provides commuter rail service.

Top Places to Visit in Shirley, New York

Landmark NameType
William Floyd EstateHistoric Site
Smith Point County ParkBeach and Park
Cupsogue Beach County ParkBeach
William Floyd Parkway Recreation AreasRecreation Area
Brookhaven State ParkState Park
Fire Island National SeashoreNational Seashore
Long Island Pine BarrensNature Area
Wertheim National Wildlife RefugeWildlife Refuge
Smith Point MarinaMarina
Moriches BayNatural Attraction

Driving Distances from Shirley, New York to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MasticNew York310 min
PatchogueNew York1220 min
RiverheadNew York2030 min
BrookhavenNew York1525 min
HuntingtonNew York451 hr
IslipNew York2540 min
New York CityNew York751 hr 45 min
BridgeportConnecticut702 hr
New HavenConnecticut802 hr 15 min
AlbanyNew York2003 hr 30 min

Colleges and Universities near Shirley, New York

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Suffolk County Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
Stony Brook UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, health sciences, and engineering programs
Farmingdale State CollegePublicCollegeTechnology, aviation, and applied sciences
Long Island University PostPrivateUniversityProfessional programs, health sciences, and liberal arts

Waterbodies in Shirley, New York

Moriches Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Forge River, Carmans River, Tuthill Cove

Golf Courses near Shirley, New York

William Floyd Golf Course, Swan Lake Golf Club, Bellport Country Club, Rock Hill Golf & Country Club

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Shirley, New York

Landmark NameType
William Floyd EstateHistoric Site
Smith Point County ParkBeach and Park
Fire Island National SeashoreNational Seashore
Long Island Pine BarrensNature Area
Wertheim National Wildlife RefugeWildlife Refuge
Brookhaven State ParkState Park
Smith Point MarinaMarina
Moriches BayNatural Attraction
Carmans RiverNatural Attraction
Cupsogue Beach County ParkBeach

Waterbodies in Shirley, New York

Moriches Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Forge River, Carmans River, Tuthill Cove

Golf Courses near Shirley, New York

William Floyd Golf Course, Swan Lake Golf Club, Bellport Country Club, Rock Hill Golf & Country Club

Shirley, New York — Key Historical Facts

  • Shirley is a hamlet located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, Long Island.
  • The community was named after William Shirley, a colonial governor of Massachusetts.
  • The area developed from rural farmland and woodland into a suburban community during the 20th century.
  • Shirley is located near the historic William Floyd Estate, the birthplace of a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
  • The community is known for its access to Long Island beaches, pine barrens, and coastal recreation areas.

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