How far is Merritt Island, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
Fastest route
The distance between Merritt Island, Florida and Cape Coral, Florida is approximately 216 miles (348 kilometers). The suggested route is via I-95 S, which takes about 4 hours and 4 minutes. This route includes tolls.
Directions
- Start your journey on Merritt Island, Florida.
- Head northeast on Harbor Oaks Pl toward Mona Ct.
- Turn left onto Newfound Harbor Dr.
- Turn left onto E Merritt Island Causeway.
- Continue straight to stay on E Merritt Island Causeway.
- Continue onto FL-520 W/E Merritt Island Causeway.
- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto FL-519 S/S Fiske Blvd.
- Turn left to merge onto I-95 S.
- Follow I-95 S and FL-70 W to FL-78 W in Okeechobee County.
- Take exit 126 for County Rd 712/Midway Rd.
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Fairgrounds and merge onto W Midway Rd.
- Continue straight to stay on FL-70 W.
- Turn left onto SE 3rd Ave.
- Turn right onto SE 3rd St.
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto US-441 S/US-98 S/S Parrott Ave.
- Continue to follow US-441 S/US-98 S.
- Turn right onto US Hwy 27 N.
- Continue to Lee County.
- Turn left onto FL-29 S/FL-78 W.
- Continue to follow FL-29 S.
- Turn right onto FL-80 W/W Hickpochee Ave.
- Follow I-75 S and Daniels Pkwy to College Pkwy in Villas.
- Take exit 131 toward Cape Coral/S W Florida International Airport.
- Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Daniels Pkwy.
- Turn right onto S Cleveland Ave/S Tamiami Trail.
- Continue on College Pkwy to your destination in Cape Coral.
- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto College Pkwy.
- Keep left to stay on College Pkwy (toll road).
- Continue straight onto Cape Coral Bridge (toll road).
- Continue onto Cape Coral Pkwy E.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Consider taking breaks during the long journey to avoid fatigue and stay refreshed.
- ⛽️ Make sure to have enough fuel for the trip and plan gas station stops along the way.
- 🍴 Pack some snacks or plan to stop at restaurants for meals during the trip.
- 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to help you stay on track and find alternative routes if needed.
- 🛣️ Be aware of tolls along the route and ensure you have the necessary cash or electronic payment options.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merritt Island and Cape Coral is 157.38 miles (253.28 km).
Flight distance from Merritt Island, FL to Cape Coral, FL is 157.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Merritt Island to Cape Coral with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merritt Island, Florida to Cape Coral, Florida is: 211.79 miles (340.84 km) by car.
Driving from Merritt Island to Cape Coral will take approximately 03 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Merritt Island
Census designated place in Brevard County, Florida, United States
| Population | 34743 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 28°32'21"N 80°40'19"W |
| Latitude | 28.5391700 |
| Longitude | -80.6720000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Cape Coral is known for its many canals, its many beaches, and its many attractions, such as the Cape Coral Historical Society and the Cape Coral Farmers Market.
| Population | 200972 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°33'46"N 81°56'58"W |
| Latitude | 26.5628500 |
| Longitude | -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Cape Coral: (-81.94953,26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merritt Island and Cape Coral
The distance between Merritt Island and Cape Coral is 341 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 47 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Merritt Island and Cape Coral. The current time is 01:03:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.29 liters (7.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merritt Island and Cape Coral.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merritt Island to Cape Coral is $24.84 (diesel $32.51).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $24.84 | $27.96 | $30.39 | $32.51 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merritt Island and Cape Coral (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
