Kissimmee to Merritt Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44.4 miles 71.4 km · straight line
57.7 miles estimated 92.8 km · driving distance
1h 10min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
85° E bearing direction

How far is Kissimmee from Merritt Island?

The distance from Kissimmee to Merritt Island is 44.4 miles (71.4 km) as the crow flies. Merritt Island is located E of Kissimmee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 57.7 miles, taking about 1h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee to Merritt Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 10min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 24min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Kissimmee & Merritt Island

Quick Facts

Kissimmee
28.30°N, 81.42°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Merritt Island
28.36°N, 80.69°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 561.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients