How far is North Merrick, NY from Freeport, NY?
The driving distance from North Merrick, NY to Freeport, NY is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Hamlet and census-designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Merrick and Freeport.
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Start on the route
55 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Aster Avenue
700 ft · 36 sec · Aster Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Larkspur Avenue
79 m · 17 sec · Larkspur Avenue
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Turn left onto Merrick Avenue North
2.2 mi · 4 min · Merrick Avenue North
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto Henry Street
685 ft · 26 sec · Henry Street
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Turn left
65 m · 16 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 North Merrick and Freeport.
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.
Merrick Avenue North
Turn left onto Merrick Avenue North
2.17 mi · 00h 04m
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 North Merrick and Rain Showers Likely near Freeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Merrick to Freeport?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.2 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?
Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from North Merrick and 2.4 miles from Freeport.
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 2 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.64 one way or $1.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Merrick and Rain Showers Likely near Freeport.
Stop Ideas Near Merrick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
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Queens City Clerk
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrick.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Merrick and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 2.55 mi (4.1 km).
#1 North Merrick
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 12,272 |
| Coordinates | 40.6912100, -73.5631800 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Freeport
The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.
| Population | 42,705 |
| Coordinates | 40.6576000, -73.5831800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-73.583049, 40.657637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.72 | $1.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
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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