The Hamptons to Merritt Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is The Hamptons from Merritt Island?

The distance from The Hamptons to Merritt Island is 994.8 miles (1601 km) as the crow flies. Merritt Island is located SSW of The Hamptons. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1193.8 miles, taking about 24h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — The Hamptons in New York 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for The Hamptons 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.