How far is Miami, FL from Merritt Island, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Merritt Island, FL is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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.
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Merritt Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Merritt Island.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
108.1 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
73.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 524: Cocoa
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 524: UCF Cocoa Campus, Cocoa, Eastern Florida State College, Museum
76 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
580 ft · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Industry Road
117 m · 15 sec · East Industry Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 East: Canaveral Cape-Port-AFS
3076 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
144 m · 7 sec · Beachline Expressway
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Continue on Bennett Causeway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Bennett Causeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 3: Merritt Island, Kennedy Space Center
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North Courtenay Parkway
7 mi · 11 min · North Courtenay Parkway
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Continue on Kennedy Parkway North
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Parkway North
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Turn left onto Roberts Road
1.1 km · 4 min · Roberts Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roberts Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Merritt Island.
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 right 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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Mostly Cloudy near Merritt Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Merritt Island?
The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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 106.9 miles from Miami and 106.4 miles from Merritt Island.
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 20 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.23 one way or $62.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Mostly Cloudy near Merritt Island.
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
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Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Merritt Island. Straight-line distance: 193.28 mi (311.06 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Merritt Island
Census designated place in Brevard County, Florida, United States
| Population | 34,743 |
| Coordinates | 28.5391700, -80.6720000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merritt Island (-80.672, 28.53917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $31.23 | $62.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.61 | $69.22 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.87 | $73.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.76 | $65.51 |
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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