How far is Lido Beach, NY from Glen Cove, NY?
The driving distance from Lido Beach, NY to Glen Cove, NY is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
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.
Hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County (Long Island), New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lido Beach and Glen Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lido Beach and Glen Cove.
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Start on Lido Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lido Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward Loop Parkway North
122 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Loop Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Loop Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on M North: Meadowbrook Parkway North, Mineola
2780 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
11.1 mi · 14 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on N West: New York
2679 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
1767 ft · 28 sec · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glen Cove Road, Glen Cove, Hempstead
961 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glen Cove Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Glen Cove Road
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Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenvale Glen Cove Road
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Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Cedar Swamp Road
77 m · 6 sec · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on Pratt Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pratt Boulevard
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Continue on Glen Cove Avenue
557 ft · 15 sec · Glen Cove Avenue
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Continue on Glen Cove Avenue
27 m · 7 sec · Glen Cove Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 3 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 Lido Beach and Glen Cove.
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
11.1 mi · 00h 14m
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 Lido Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Glen Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lido Beach to Glen Cove?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 Meadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Lido Beach and 12.5 miles from Glen Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lido Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Glen Cove.
Stop Ideas Near East Meadow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Meadow.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lido Beach and Glen Cove. Straight-line distance: 18.89 mi (30.4 km).
#1 Lido Beach
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 2,897 |
| Coordinates | 40.5889900, -73.6254100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Cove
City in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 27,005 |
| Coordinates | 40.8623200, -73.6337400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-73.633751, 40.862269)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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