Merritt Island to Sebastian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

39.8 miles 64.1 km · straight line
51.8 miles estimated 83.3 km · driving distance
1h 2min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Merritt Island from Sebastian?

The distance from Merritt Island to Sebastian is 39.8 miles (64.1 km) as the crow flies. Sebastian is located SSE of Merritt Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 51.8 miles, taking about 1h 2min. 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 Merritt Island and Sebastian. 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 Sebastian

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 2min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 14min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Merritt Island & Sebastian

Quick Facts

Merritt Island
28.36°N, 80.69°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
Sebastian
27.82°N, 80.47°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 625.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients