How far is Merritt Island, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merritt Island and St. Petersburg is 133.3 miles (214.53 km).
Flight distance from Merritt Island, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is 133.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Merritt Island to St. Petersburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merritt Island, Florida to St. Petersburg, Florida is: 151.15 miles (243.26 km) by car.
Driving from Merritt Island to St. Petersburg will take approximately 02 hours 38 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 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. St. Petersburg is known for its beaches, its many museums, and its many attractions, such as the Salvador Dali Museum and the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts.
| Population | 253693 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°46'15"N 82°40'45"W |
| Latitude | 27.7708600 |
| Longitude | -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in St. Petersburg: US 19 (-82.679372,27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merritt Island and St. Petersburg
The distance between Merritt Island and St. Petersburg is 243 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 42 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 St. Petersburg. The current time is 08:18:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.19 liters (5.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merritt Island and St. Petersburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merritt Island to St. Petersburg is $17.73 (diesel $23.2).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $17.73 | $19.96 | $21.69 | $23.2 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merritt Island and St. Petersburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
