Merritt Island to Tybee Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

251.8 miles 405.2 km · straight line
314.7 miles estimated 506.5 km · driving distance
6h 20min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Merritt Island from Tybee Island?

The distance from Merritt Island to Tybee Island is 251.8 miles (405.2 km) as the crow flies. Tybee Island is located N of Merritt Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 314.7 miles, taking about 6h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Merritt Island in Florida and Tybee Island in Georgia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Merritt Island and Tybee Island. 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 Tybee Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 20min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 36min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 1min $38–$110* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Merritt Island & Tybee Island

Quick Facts

Merritt Island
28.36°N, 80.69°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
Tybee Island
32.00°N, 80.85°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients