How far is Richmond Hill, NY from North Merrick, NY?
The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to North Merrick, NY is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and North Merrick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and North Merrick.
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Start on Jamaica Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West
833 ft · 28 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Take the ramp slight left
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
84 m · 7 sec
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Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
1542 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Merrick Avenue North, Westbury
715 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Merrick Avenue North
695 ft · 18 sec · Merrick Avenue North
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Turn right
24 m · 2 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 Richmond Hill and North Merrick.
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.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
9.59 mi · 00h 13m
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 Richmond Hill and Rain Showers Likely near North Merrick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to North Merrick?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 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?
North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Richmond Hill and 9.2 miles from North Merrick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richmond Hill and Rain Showers Likely near North Merrick.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Queens City Clerk
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and North Merrick. Straight-line distance: 14.06 mi (22.62 km).
#1 Richmond Hill
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
| Population | 98,984 |
| Coordinates | 40.6998300, -73.8312500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Merrick
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 12,272 |
| Coordinates | 40.6912100, -73.5631800 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Merrick (-73.56318, 40.69121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
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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