How far is Merritt Island, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Merritt Island, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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 23m.
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 Merritt Island and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merritt Island and Jacksonville.
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Start on Roberts Road
1.1 km · 4 min · Roberts Road
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Turn right onto Kennedy Parkway North
1.6 km · 1 min · Kennedy Parkway North
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Turn slight right
1128 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto NASA Parkway
5 mi · 7 min · NASA Parkway
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Continue on NASA Causeway
2.5 mi · 4 min · NASA Causeway
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Continue on Columbia Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Columbia Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cheney Highway
1561 ft · 40 sec · Cheney Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
132.7 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
88 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street
32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
7 m · 1 sec · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merritt Island and Jacksonville.
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 North
Merge slight left
133 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Merritt Island and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merritt Island to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 74.8 miles from Merritt Island and 75.1 miles from Jacksonville.
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 12.6 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Merritt Island and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
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 Merritt Island and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 137.3 mi (220.96 km).
#1 Merritt Island
Census designated place in Brevard County, Florida, United States
| Population | 34,743 |
| Coordinates | 28.5391700, -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.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $21.94 | $43.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.31 | $48.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
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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