How far is Valley Stream, NY from North Merrick, NY?
The driving distance from Valley Stream, NY to North Merrick, NY is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
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 Valley Stream and North Merrick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Stream and North Merrick.
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Start on South Central Avenue
1262 ft · 33 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Merrick Road
2982 ft · 1 min · West Merrick Road
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Turn left onto Rockaway Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Rockaway Parkway
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Turn straight onto North Corona Avenue
1722 ft · 37 sec · North Corona Avenue
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Turn right onto Blakeman Drive
808 ft · 18 sec · Blakeman Drive
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Continue on Park Drive
55 m · 4 sec · Park Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward SO East: East Islip
807 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 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 Valley Stream 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
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
6.76 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Valley Stream and Mostly Sunny near North Merrick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Stream to North Merrick?
The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
West Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Valley Stream and 4.8 miles from North Merrick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Valley Stream and Mostly Sunny near North Merrick.
Stop Ideas Near West Hempstead
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 West Hempstead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Stream and North Merrick. Straight-line distance: 7.84 mi (12.61 km).
#1 Valley Stream
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 37,196 |
| Coordinates | 40.6642700, -73.7084600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
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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