How far is North Merrick, NY from New Rochelle, NY?

The driving distance from North Merrick, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Road
32.11 mi
00h 45m
Flight
19.05 mi
30.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.05 mi
Kilometers
30.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.11 mi
Kilometers
51.68 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 3:22 PM EDT
Return by in North Merrick
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Merrick
2026-10-15T14:37
Arrive New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 3:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Merrick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From North Merrick
14.4 mi
00h 22m
To New Rochelle
17.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Merrick Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64ยฐF
Thursday
Using Westbury as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE
Destination
64ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Merrick and New Rochelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Merrick and New Rochelle.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m ยท 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Aster Avenue

    700 ft ยท 36 sec ยท Aster Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Larkspur Avenue

    79 m ยท 17 sec ยท Larkspur Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Merrick Avenue North

    606 ft ยท 14 sec ยท Merrick Avenue North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward SO West: New York

    723 ft ยท 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    9 mi ยท 12 min ยท Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1780 ft ยท 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Cross Island Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

    97 m ยท 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

    133 m ยท 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

    532 ft ยท 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

    81 m ยท 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

    549 ft ยท 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

    31 m ยท 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท Hempstead Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    553 ft ยท 17 sec ยท Jamaica Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 212th Street

    1.2 km ยท 1 min ยท 212th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi ยท 5 min ยท Clearview Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Throgs Neck Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท Throgs Neck Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท Throgs Neck Expressway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Bruckner Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1074 ft ยท 18 sec ยท New England Thruway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m ยท 15 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft ยท 31 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.5 mi ยท 2 min ยท Hutchinson River Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1570 ft ยท 44 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท New England Thruway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams

    1239 ft ยท 26 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Rochelle

    91 m ยท 7 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    889 ft ยท 25 sec ยท North Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on North Avenue

    17 m ยท 6 sec ยท North Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท North Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Merrick and New Rochelle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
8.96 mi ยท 28%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi ยท 16%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi ยท 8%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi ยท 6%
Hutchinson River Parkway
1.55 mi ยท 5%
New England Thruway
1.51 mi ยท 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

8.96 mi ยท 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 22m from North Merrick
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Merrick and Sunny near New Rochelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Merrick to New Rochelle?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from North Merrick and 17.7 miles from New Rochelle.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Merrick and Sunny near New Rochelle.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Merrick and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 19.05 mi (30.66 km).

North Merrick

#1 North Merrick

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population12,272
Coordinates40.6912100, -73.5631800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
New Rochelle

#2 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.563203, 40.691263)
End: North Avenue (-73.782386, 40.911516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L ยท about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.26 gal ยท 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.98 $5.63 $11.26
Premium $5.38 $6.08 $12.16
Diesel $6.51 $7.36 $14.71

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 New York ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Merrick and New Rochelle. The current time is 14:37:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.