Merritt Island to Port Saint Lucie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

76.5 miles 123.1 km · straight line
95.6 miles estimated 153.9 km · driving distance
1h 55min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
164° SSE bearing direction

How far is Merritt Island from Port Saint Lucie?

The distance from Merritt Island to Port Saint Lucie is 76.5 miles (123.1 km) as the crow flies. Port Saint Lucie is located SSE of Merritt Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 95.6 miles, taking about 1h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. 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 Merritt Island and Port Saint Lucie. 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 Port Saint Lucie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 55min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 18min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 49min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Merritt Island & Port Saint Lucie

Quick Facts

Merritt Island
28.36°N, 80.69°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
Port Saint Lucie
27.29°N, 80.35°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 325.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients