Merritt Island to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Merritt Island from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Merritt Island to Myrtle Beach is 383.4 miles (617.1 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located NNE of Merritt Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 460.1 miles, taking about 9h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Merritt Island in Florida and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

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 Merritt Island and Myrtle Beach. 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.