Burlington, North Carolina to Merritt Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

539.5 miles 868.3 km · straight line
647.5 miles estimated 1042 km · driving distance
13h 2min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
188° S bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Merritt Island?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Merritt Island is 539.5 miles (868.3 km) as the crow flies. Merritt Island is located S of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 647.5 miles, taking about 13h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Merritt Island in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, North Carolina and Merritt Island. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Burlington, North Carolina to Merritt Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 2min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 38min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 57min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Merritt Island

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Merritt Island
28.36°N, 80.69°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients