Elizabeth City to Merritt Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Elizabeth City from Merritt Island?

The distance from Elizabeth City to Merritt Island is 606.3 miles (975.7 km) as the crow flies. Merritt Island is located SSW of Elizabeth City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 727.5 miles, taking about 14h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City 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.