Merritt Island to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Merritt Island from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Merritt Island to Wilmington, North Carolina is 436.5 miles (702.5 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located NNE of Merritt Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 523.8 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Merritt Island in Florida and Wilmington, North Carolina in North 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 Wilmington, North Carolina. 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.