How far is Freeport, NY from North Merrick, NY?
The driving distance from Freeport, NY to North Merrick, NY is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m 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 06m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freeport and North Merrick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and North Merrick.
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Start on the route
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Henry Street
685 ft · 23 sec · Henry Street
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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
1.2 km · 60 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M North: Mineola
598 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
1921 ft · 30 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Merrick Avenue North, Westbury
715 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Merrick Avenue North
695 ft · 18 sec · Merrick Avenue North
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Turn right
24 m · 2 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 Freeport and North 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.
Meadowbrook State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
2.1 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Freeport and Rain Showers Likely near North Merrick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freeport to North Merrick?
The road trip is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Freeport and 2.1 miles from North Merrick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.60 one way or $1.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Freeport and Rain Showers Likely near North Merrick.
Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
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Queens City Clerk
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roosevelt.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and North Merrick. Straight-line distance: 2.55 mi (4.1 km).
#1 Freeport
The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.
| Population | 42,705 |
| Coordinates | 40.6576000, -73.5831800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Merrick
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 12,272 |
| Coordinates | 40.6912100, -73.5631800 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Merrick (-73.56318, 40.69121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.67 | $1.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.70 | $1.41 |
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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