Directions and Transportation

• Student Activities Center (SAC)
• Health Science Major Offices

Directions and Transportation to the Student Activities Center (SAC):

Stony Brook University is situated on an 1,100 acre site (see campus maps) on the north shore of Long Island in southeastern New York. We are approximately 60 miles east of New York City.

By Car

From New York City, take the Long Island Expressway (LIE, I-495) eastbound from the Queens Midtown Tunnel in Manhattan or the Throgs Neck Bridge or Whitestone Bridge in Queens to exit 62, and follow Nicolls Road (Route 97) north for 9 miles. The main entrance to the University is on the left.

By Train

Take the Long Island Railroad's Port Jefferson line from Penn Station in Manhattan to Stony Brook. The LIRR station is at the north end of the campus; bus service to the central campus is provided. Trains to and from Penn generally require transfers at Jamaica or Huntington. Hicksville is also a transfer point on some lines. Here is the schedule for Stony Brook.

Call 631-444-2407 or email traci.thompson@stonybrook.edu for any additional questions regarding information sessions.

Directions and Transportation to the Health Science Major Offices:

Health Sciences Center, Level 2, Room 453
631.444.2407

Hotel Accomodations (within 5 miles of the University)

Holiday Inn Express
3131 Nesconset Highway
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 471-8000

Transportation

• Macarthur Airport (16 miles from the university)
• Kennedy Airport (50 miles from the university)
• LaGuardia Airport (50 miles from the university)
• Connecticut/Long Island Ferries - (631) 473-0286
• Long Island Railroad - (631) 231-LIRR

From New York City you can take the train to the Stony Brook stop, which lets you off on campus. You would then take a free campus bus to the hospital.

• Campus bus schedules

Directions by car:

Take the Long Island Expressway east to exit 62 north (which is Nicholls Road). The University Hospital is 13 miles due north of LIE Exit 62 (Nicholl's Road). Remain on Nicholls Road, and when you cross over route 347, you are going to the second traffic light and making a right (there will be signs for the Hospital and emergency room). At the next light, make a left and go into the hospital parking garage. Walk into the main lobby of the hospital and go towards the cafeteria. You will see escalators to the right of the entrance of the cafeteria. At this point you are on level 5 of the Health Sciences Center. Proceed down to level two via the escalators.

You can also get to the university by using the Northern State, Southern State, Route 347, Route 25, Route 25A, Route 27, and route 27A. Please call the program at 631-444-2407 for specific directions from these or any other location.

Walking Directions from Main/West Campus:

Is located in the School of Health Technology and Management in the Health Sciences Center next to Stony Brook University Medical Center (hospital). Walking from main campus is the most direct and easiest way to reach us. Take the path/tunnel by the Life Sciences Building and walk up the ramp. At the top of the ramp, walk diagonally towards the right and enter the LEFT set of doors.  Make a left and go through the door for the School of Health Technology & Management. The Dean's offices will be on your left, ask them for The Health Science Department.