Origin
Glen Cove, NY
Afternoon in Glen Cove on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Cove, NY to North Merrick, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Cove, NY
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North Merrick, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glen Cove, NY to North Merrick, NY covers 15.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Meadowbrook State Parkway, Glen Cove Road, Greenvale Glen Cove Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Meadowbrook State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook State Parkway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Glen Cove Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Greenvale Glen Cove Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Pratt Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southern State Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Merrick Avenue North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Glen Cove Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Meadowbrook State Parkway
— 5.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Cove, NY and North Merrick, NY.
1
Start on this road
47 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Glen Cove Avenue
90 ft
·
4 sec
·
Glen Cove Avenue
3
Continue on Glen Cove Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Glen Cove Avenue
4
Continue on Pratt Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Pratt Boulevard
5
Continue on NY 107
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
6
Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Glen Cove Road
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Glen Cove Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward M South: Jones Beach
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto M
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit M6 E
Toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto SO
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 24 N
Toward Merrick Avenue North, Westbury
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Merrick Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Merrick Avenue North
14
Turn right
78 ft
·
1 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glen Cove Avenue
Turn right onto Glen Cove Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward M South: Jones Beach
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward M South: Jones Beach
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
M / Meadowbrook State Parkway
Merge onto M / Meadowbrook State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit M6 E
Toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
8
15 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Merrick Avenue North, Westbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 24 N
Toward Merrick Avenue North, Westbury
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Merrick, NY
Afternoon in North Merrick on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
15.3 mi in 26m — 39% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Meadowbrook State Parkway.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Meadowbrook State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Glen Cove Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 15.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Glen Cove Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (M / Meadowbrook State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Glen Cove, NY and North Merrick, NY, road signs point toward M South: Jones Beach and So East: Eastern Long Island.
M South: Jones Beach
8.5 mi in
|
~15m
So East: Eastern Long Island
14.2 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Arriving in North Merrick, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Meadowbrook State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at North Merrick, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Glen Cove Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (M / Meadowbrook State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Merrick, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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