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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.09 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.55 mi
4.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.55 mi
Kilometers
4.1 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.09 mi
Kilometers
6.58 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Merrick
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 PM EDT
Return by in Freeport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-04-19T15:08
Arrive North Merrick
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roosevelt
NY

U.

From Freeport
2.1 mi
00h 03m
To North Merrick
2.1 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    685 ft · 23 sec · Henry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward M North: Mineola

    598 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SO East: Eastern Long Island

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    1921 ft · 30 sec · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Merrick Avenue North, Westbury

    715 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Merrick Avenue North

    695 ft · 18 sec · Merrick Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right

    24 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeport and North Merrick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
268.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meadowbrook State Parkway
2.1 mi · 51%
Sunrise Highway
0.73 mi · 18%
Southern State Parkway
0.36 mi · 9%
SO East
0.33 mi · 8%
Merrick Avenue North
0.27 mi · 7%
Henry Street
0.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
2.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 03m from Freeport
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Roosevelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Roosevelt
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roosevelt.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

39 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and North Merrick. Straight-line distance: 2.55 mi (4.1 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.

Population42,705
Coordinates40.6576000, -73.5831800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
North Merrick

#2 North Merrick

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population12,272
Coordinates40.6912100, -73.5631800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Freeport (-73.58318, 40.6576)
End: North Merrick (-73.56318, 40.69121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.55 L · about $0.60
Round trip
$1.20
0.3 gal · 1.1 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeport and North Merrick. The current time is 15:08:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.