Meridian to Sun City Center: Road Trip Guide & Distance

497.2 miles 800.1 km · straight line
596.6 miles estimated 960.1 km · driving distance
12h 0min estimated drive time
$57 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Meridian from Sun City Center?

The distance from Meridian to Sun City Center is 497.2 miles (800.1 km) as the crow flies. Sun City Center is located SE of Meridian. By car, the driving distance is approximately 596.6 miles, taking about 12h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Meridian in Mississippi and Sun City Center 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Meridian and Sun City Center. 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 Meridian to Sun City Center

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 0min $57 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 24min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~15h 36min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meridian & Sun City Center

Quick Facts

Meridian
32.36°N, 88.70°W
America/Chicago
105m elevation
Sun City Center
27.72°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients