Kiawah Island to Merritt Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kiawah Island from Merritt Island?

The distance from Kiawah Island to Merritt Island is 295.8 miles (476 km) as the crow flies. Merritt Island is located S of Kiawah Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369.7 miles, taking about 7h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island 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.