How far is Merritt Island, FL from Tampa, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merritt Island and Tampa is 116.16 miles (186.95 km).
Flight distance from Merritt Island, FL to Tampa, FL is 116.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Merritt Island to Tampa with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merritt Island, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 128.96 miles (207.55 km) by car.
Driving from Merritt Island to Tampa will take approximately 02 hours 12 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 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.
| Population | 407599 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W |
| Latitude | 27.9475200 |
| Longitude | -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tampa: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429,27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merritt Island and Tampa
The distance between Merritt Island and Tampa is 208 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 18 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 Tampa. The current time is 17:19:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.23 liters (4.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merritt Island and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merritt Island to Tampa is $15.13 (diesel $19.8).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $15.13 | $17.03 | $18.5 | $19.8 |
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 May 01, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merritt Island and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
