How far is Merritt Island, FL from Miramar, FL?
The driving distance from Merritt Island, FL to Miramar, FL is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merritt Island and Miramar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merritt Island and Miramar.
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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
102.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
2178 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pembroke Road
135 m · 19 sec · Pembroke Road
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Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
48 m · 12 sec · Tropicana Street
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Turn left onto Bahama Drive
2308 ft · 2 min · Bahama Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bahama Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merritt Island and Miramar.
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
102 mi · 01h 53m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Miramar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merritt Island to Miramar?
The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Merritt Island and 107.9 miles from Miramar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.40 one way or $60.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Merritt Island and Mostly Cloudy near Miramar.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
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 Port Saint Lucie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merritt Island and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 178.37 mi (287.06 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 Miramar
The seventh most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 141,150 |
| Coordinates | 25.9873100, -80.2322700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bahama Drive (-80.232396, 25.987341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $30.40 | $60.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.89 | $71.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.89 | $63.77 |
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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