How far is Merritt Island, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merritt Island and Jacksonville is 137.3 miles (220.96 km).
Flight distance from Merritt Island, FL to Jacksonville, FL is 137.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Merritt Island to Jacksonville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merritt Island, Florida to Jacksonville, Florida is: 149.94 miles (241.3 km) by car.
Driving from Merritt Island to Jacksonville will take approximately 02 hours 23 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 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. Jacksonville is a major center for the military and is home to the Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
| Population | 920570 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°19'56"N 81°39'20"W |
| Latitude | 30.3321800 |
| Longitude | -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Jacksonville: Union Street (-81.655668,30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merritt Island and Jacksonville
The distance between Merritt Island and Jacksonville is 241 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 40 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 Jacksonville. The current time is 04:34:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.03 liters (5.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merritt Island and Jacksonville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merritt Island to Jacksonville is $17.59 (diesel $23.02).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $17.59 | $19.8 | $21.51 | $23.02 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merritt Island and Jacksonville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
