How far is Jacksonville, FL from Merritt Island, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Merritt Island, FL is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Merritt Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Merritt Island.
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Start on Union Street
596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Newnan Street
1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street
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Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
133 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Titusville, Orlando
1476 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto Cheney Highway
1942 ft · 45 sec · Cheney Highway
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Turn right onto Columbia Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Columbia Boulevard
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Continue on NASA Causeway
2.5 mi · 4 min · NASA Causeway
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Continue on NASA Parkway West
5 mi · 7 min · NASA Parkway West
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Turn slight right
989 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Kennedy Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kennedy Parkway
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Turn left onto Roberts Road
1.1 km · 4 min · Roberts Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roberts Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Merritt Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
133 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy near Merritt Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Merritt Island?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ormond-by-the-Sea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Jacksonville and 74.8 miles from Merritt Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy near Merritt Island.
Stop Ideas Near Ormond-by-the-Sea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ormond-by-the-Sea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Merritt Island. Straight-line distance: 137.3 mi (220.96 km).
#1 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merritt Island
Census designated place in Brevard County, Florida, United States
| Population | 34,743 |
| Coordinates | 28.5391700, -80.6720000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merritt Island (-80.672, 28.53917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $4.15 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.27 | $48.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.97 | $45.94 |
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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