Melville, NY Road Trips
Melville, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 29 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Melville, NY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
407.1 mi
Amherst, NY
Quickest Drive
23m
Hempstead, NY
Plan Around Melville, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Melville, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Melville, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Melville, NY
Driving from Melville, NY
Expect an average of 29 miles and about 43m behind the wheel when leaving Melville, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 38 miles (58m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Melville, NY are Yonkers, NY (37.5 mi, 58m), New Rochelle, NY (33.6 mi, 51m), Brookhaven, NY (29.5 mi, 42m), and Hempstead, NY (16 mi, 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 29-mile trip from Melville, NY, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Melville, NY and 4 routes heading into Melville, NY, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 38 miles.
The longest mapped route from Melville, NY covers 38 miles and takes approximately 58m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Melville, NY runs about 29 miles with a drive time of roughly 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 29-mile trip from Melville, NY costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Melville, NY include Yonkers, NY, New Rochelle, NY, Brookhaven, NY and Hempstead, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Melville, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,187
Median Income
$155,675
Median Home Value
$778,400
Median Age
50.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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