How far is Glen Cove, NY from North Merrick, NY?
The driving distance from Glen Cove, NY to North Merrick, NY is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
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.
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
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 Glen Cove and North Merrick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Cove and North Merrick.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Glen Cove Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Glen Cove Avenue
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Continue on Glen Cove Avenue
557 ft · 13 sec · Glen Cove Avenue
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Continue on Pratt Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pratt Boulevard
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Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenvale Glen Cove Road
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Continue on Glen Cove Road
4.5 mi · 9 min · Glen Cove Road
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Take the ramp left toward M South: Jones Beach
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
1362 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
1 km · 52 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 Glen Cove 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
5.36 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Glen Cove and Mostly Sunny near North Merrick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Cove to North Merrick?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
East Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Glen Cove and 7.6 miles from North Merrick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.40 one way or $4.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glen Cove and Mostly Sunny near North Merrick.
Stop Ideas Near East Williston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Williston.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Cove and North Merrick. Straight-line distance: 12.38 mi (19.93 km).
#1 Glen Cove
City in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 27,005 |
| Coordinates | 40.8623200, -73.6337400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.45 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
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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