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Distance from Wantagh to Merrick

Driving Distance
4 mi 6.4 km
Flying Distance
2.6 mi 4.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Wantagh, New York to Merrick, New York is 4 mi (6.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 2.6 mi (4.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 0 min

The estimated travel time by road is 12 minutes

Traveling local streets, short in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 21 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Wantagh
Place Wantagh
State/Province New York
Country US
Latitude 40.683712
Longitude -73.510126
GPS 40.683712° N, 73.510126° W
Local Time 5:07 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Merrick
Place Merrick
State/Province New York
Country US
Latitude 40.66288
Longitude -73.551516
GPS 40.66288° N, 73.551516° W
Local Time 5:07 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Wantagh, New York to Merrick, New York covers 4 mi (6.4 km) in a southwest direction. This local streets, short route typically takes 12 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (3.1-4.0 miles / 5-6 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 21 mph (34 km/h).

Available Routes

Wantagh Ave and Merrick Rd
4 mi 12 minutes
Shortest
NY-27 W
3.1 mi 8 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.