Charleston, South Carolina to Merritt Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Merritt Island?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Merritt Island is 308.5 miles (496.5 km) as the crow flies. Merritt Island is located S of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.6 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Merritt Island in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South 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.