How far is Merriam Woods, MO from New York, MO?

The driving distance from Merriam Woods, MO to New York, MO is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.12 mi
04h 03m
Flight
209.46 mi
337.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.46 mi
Kilometers
337.09 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.12 mi
Kilometers
384.83 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM CDT
Return by in Merriam Woods
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merriam Woods
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive New York
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Merriam Woods
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Brownington
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Merriam Woods
119.4 mi
02h 01m
To New York
119.7 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Merriam Woods and New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Merriam Woods and New York.

  1. 1

    Start on Deerfield Road

    1296 ft · 58 sec · Deerfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maybe Lake Road

    70 m · 13 sec · Maybe Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Homestead Road

    708 ft · 34 sec · Homestead Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Trail Road

    1118 ft · 51 sec · Old Trail Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 65

    12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65

  10. 10

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar

    596 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar

    46 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar

    64 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway

    86.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · North Kansas Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North

    39 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North

    38 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North

    7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    47 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Merriam Woods and New York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Kansas Expressway
110 mi · 46%
MO 13 North
77.3 mi · 32%
American Legion Memorial Highway
12.2 mi · 5%
US Highway 65
12 mi · 5%
Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Kansas Expressway

Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway

86.5 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
209.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownington
02h 01m from Merriam Woods
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Merriam Woods and Sunny near New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Merriam Woods to New York?

The road trip is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brownington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Merriam Woods and 119.7 miles from New York.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.83 one way or $63.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merriam Woods and Sunny near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Brownington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brownington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

58 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

67 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

93 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

112 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merriam Woods and New York. Straight-line distance: 209.46 mi (337.09 km).

Merriam Woods

#1 Merriam Woods

City in Taney County, Missouri, United States of America

Population1,859
Coordinates36.7139500, -93.1618500
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
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#2 New York

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

Population264
Coordinates39.6852900, -93.9268800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Deerfield Road (-93.161755, 36.713753)
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.94 L · about $31.83
Round trip
$63.65
16.88 gal · 63.88 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.83 $63.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.90 $71.79
Premium $4.65 $39.28 $78.56
Diesel $5.30 $44.77 $89.53

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 Missouri · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Merriam Woods and New York. The current time is 05:30:36.

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.