How far is Merritt Island, FL from Harlem, FL?

The driving distance from Merritt Island, FL to Harlem, FL is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.37 mi
03h 06m
Flight
125.64 mi
202.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.64 mi
Kilometers
202.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.37 mi
Kilometers
295.1 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Tue, Jun 2, 2:14 PM EDT
Return by in Merritt Island
Tue, Jun 2, 5:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merritt Island
2026-06-02T11:07
Arrive Harlem
Tue, Jun 2, 2:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Merritt Island
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Merritt Island
89.7 mi
01h 33m
To Harlem
93.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Merritt Island and Harlem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Merritt Island and Harlem.

  1. 1

    Start on Roberts Road

    1.1 km · 4 min · Roberts Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kennedy Parkway North

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Parkway North

  3. 3

    Continue on North Courtenay Parkway

    6.9 mi · 11 min · North Courtenay Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward FL 528 West

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Bennett Causeway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bennett Causeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Beachline Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · Beachline Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearlake Road

    1718 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Industry Road

    1754 ft · 37 sec · East Industry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1082 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    809 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    72.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    27.7 mi · 35 min · Okeechobee Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

    1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2184 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 19 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Merritt Island and Harlem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
73.2 mi · 40%
Parrott Avenue
48.5 mi · 26%
Okeechobee Road
31.1 mi · 17%
North Courtenay Parkway
6.9 mi · 4%
Kennedy Parkway North
3.83 mi · 2%
East Industry Road
3.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

72.9 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
125.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 33m from Merritt Island
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Merritt Island and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harlem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Merritt Island to Harlem?

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Merritt Island and 93.7 miles from Harlem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.84 one way or $53.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Merritt Island and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harlem.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Pierce.

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merritt Island and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 125.64 mi (202.2 km).

Merritt Island

#1 Merritt Island

Census designated place in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Population34,743
Coordinates28.5391700, -80.6720000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Harlem

#2 Harlem

A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Roberts Road (-80.671985, 28.540967)
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.49 L · about $26.84
Round trip
$53.68
12.94 gal · 48.98 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.84 $53.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.74 $59.47
Premium $4.90 $31.68 $63.35
Diesel $4.35 $28.14 $56.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Merritt Island and Harlem. The current time is 11:07:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.