How far is North Merrick, NY from Glen Cove, NY?
The driving distance from North Merrick, NY to Glen Cove, NY is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Merrick and Glen Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Merrick and Glen Cove.
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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
606 ft · 14 sec · Merrick Avenue North
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Take the ramp right toward SO West: New York
723 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
1615 ft · 23 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward M North: Mineola
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 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 North Merrick 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
5.27 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Merrick and Sunny near Glen Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Merrick to Glen Cove?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 North Merrick and 7.6 miles from Glen Cove.
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 2.8 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 7:36 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 Mostly Sunny around North Merrick and Sunny near Glen Cove.
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 North Merrick and Glen Cove. Straight-line distance: 12.38 mi (19.93 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 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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