How far is Merritt Island, FL from Gainesville, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merritt Island and Gainesville is 125.96 miles (202.71 km).
Flight distance from Merritt Island, FL to Gainesville, FL is 125.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Merritt Island to Gainesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merritt Island, Florida to Gainesville, Florida is: 163.92 miles (263.81 km) by car.
Driving from Merritt Island to Gainesville will take approximately 02 hours 40 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 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum.
| Population | 135004 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W |
| Latitude | 29.6516300 |
| Longitude | -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Gainesville: South Main Street (-82.32501,29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merritt Island and Gainesville
The distance between Merritt Island and Gainesville is 264 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 55 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 Gainesville. The current time is 08:05:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.9 liters (5.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merritt Island and Gainesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merritt Island to Gainesville is $19.23 (diesel $25.16).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $19.23 | $21.64 | $23.52 | $25.16 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merritt Island and Gainesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
