How far is Elmhurst, NY from Merrick, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Merrick, NY is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Merrick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Merrick.
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Start on Grand Avenue
13 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
2530 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
2609 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
1053 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
84 m · 7 sec
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Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
1542 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto Merrick Avenue North
19 m · 7 sec · Merrick Avenue North
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Merrick.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
9.48 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Merrick?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Elmhurst and 10.7 miles from Merrick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Elmhurst is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Merrick. Straight-line distance: 17.84 mi (28.71 km).
#1 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7364900, -73.8779100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrick
Hamlet and census-designated place in New York
| Population | 22,097 |
| Coordinates | 40.6628800, -73.5515200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrick (-73.55152, 40.66288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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