How far is Merrick, NY from Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Merrick, NY to Hempstead, NY is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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 08m.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrick and Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrick and Hempstead.
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Start on the route
26 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Merrick Avenue North
19 m · 3 sec · Merrick Avenue North
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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
2734 ft · 44 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto Babylon Turnpike
1898 ft · 37 sec · Babylon Turnpike
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Continue on Babylon Turnpike
1927 ft · 35 sec · Babylon Turnpike
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Continue on Babylon Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Babylon Turnpike
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Continue on Nassau Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Nassau Road
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Continue on Greenwich Street
3218 ft · 1 min · Greenwich Street
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Turn right onto Henry Street
2468 ft · 57 sec · Henry Street
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Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
20 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrick and Hempstead.
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.
Nassau Road
Continue on Nassau Road
1.47 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Hempstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrick to Hempstead?
The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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 2.5 miles from Merrick and 2.5 miles from Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Hempstead is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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 Merrick and Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 4.62 mi (7.44 km).
#1 Merrick
Hamlet and census-designated place in New York
| Population | 22,097 |
| Coordinates | 40.6628800, -73.5515200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hempstead
Located in Nassau County, New York, this hamlet and village is a major commercial and transportation hub.
| Population | 764,055 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -73.6187400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hempstead (-73.61874, 40.70621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 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 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.81 | $1.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.84 | $1.69 |
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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