Durham, North Carolina to Merritt Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Durham, North Carolina from Merritt Island?
The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Merritt Island is 537.8 miles (865.5 km) as the crow flies. Merritt Island is located SSW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 645.4 miles, taking about 12h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Durham, 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, 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 Durham, North Carolina to Merritt Island
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.3 times to circle the Earth's equator