North Merrick, NY Road Trips
North Merrick, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 61 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from North Merrick, NY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
351.4 mi
Greece, NY
Quickest Drive
26m
Glen Cove, NY
Plan Around North Merrick, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if North Merrick, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From North Merrick, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from North Merrick, NY
Driving from North Merrick, NY
Expect an average of 61 miles and about 1h 23m behind the wheel when leaving North Merrick, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 167 miles (3h 28m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from North Merrick, NY are Albany, NY (167.1 mi, 3h 28m), New York City, NY (29.3 mi, 49m), Manhattan, NY (28.9 mi, 49m), and Richmond Hill, NY (17.9 mi, 26m). 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 61-mile trip from North Merrick, NY, budget about $10 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 North Merrick, NY and 4 routes heading into North Merrick, NY, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 167 miles.
The longest mapped route from North Merrick, NY covers 167 miles and takes approximately 3h 28m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.
The average route from North Merrick, NY runs about 61 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 61-mile trip from North Merrick, NY costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from North Merrick, NY include Albany, NY, New York City, NY, Manhattan, NY and Richmond Hill, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
North Merrick, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,544
Median Income
$156,023
Median Home Value
$644,700
Median Age
42.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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