Merritt Island to New Bern: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Merritt Island from New Bern?
The distance from Merritt Island to New Bern is 513.1 miles (825.7 km) as the crow flies. New Bern is located NNE of Merritt Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 615.7 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Merritt Island in Florida and New Bern in North Carolina.
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. 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 New Bern. 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 Merritt Island to New Bern
Suggested Stops Between Merritt Island & New Bern
- 1436 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator