How far is Merritt Island, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Merritt Island, FL to Miami, FL is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Martin County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merritt Island and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merritt Island and Miami.
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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
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Parkway North
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Continue on North Courtenay Parkway
6.9 mi · 11 min · North Courtenay Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward FL 528 West
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bennett Causeway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Bennett Causeway
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Continue on Beachline Expressway
1 km · 53 sec · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clearlake Road
1718 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto East Industry Road
1754 ft · 37 sec · East Industry Road
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Turn right
1082 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
809 ft · 20 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
1445 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
72.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
108.4 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
2361 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merritt Island and Miami.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Merritt Island and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merritt Island to Miami?
The road trip is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
North River Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Merritt Island and 112.2 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.11 one way or $64.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 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 Miami.
Stop Ideas Near North River Shores
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 North River Shores.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merritt Island and Miami. Straight-line distance: 193.28 mi (311.06 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 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $32.11 | $64.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.57 | $71.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $37.90 | $75.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.67 | $67.34 |
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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