Why go
- Town in New York, United States.
- Served by Calverton Executive Airpark (CTO).
History
Riverhead is a town in Suffolk County, New York, United States, on the north shore of Long Island. Since 1727, the hamlet of the same name within the town has been the county seat of Suffolk County, though most county offices are in Hauppauge. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,902. The town rests on the mouth of the Peconic River, from which it derives its name. The smaller hamlet of Riverhead lies within it, and is the town's principal economic center. The town is 166 miles (267 km) southwest of Boston via the Orient Point-New London Ferry, and is 76 miles (123 km) northeast of New York City.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 5 routes: Baltimore*, Fort Lauderdale*, Orlando*, Santa Ana*, Tampa*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C) · 5 routes: Baltimore, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300, CRJ) · 2 routes: Philadelphia, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, DH8) · 2 routes: Philadelphia*, Washington*
- Alaska Airlines AS (Saab 340) · 1 route: Boston
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Punta Gorda
- Peninsula Airways KS (Saab 340) · 1 route: Boston
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Calverton Executive Airpark (CTO); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Riverhead, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.