What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Merritt Island?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Merritt Island is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 17h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Merritt Island?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Merritt Island is to fly and drive which takes 5h 44m and costs $110 - $550.

How far is it from Newark to Merritt Island?

The distance between Newark and Merritt Island is 985 miles. The road distance is 1075.6 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Merritt Island without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Merritt Island without a car is to train and taxi which takes 22h 47m and costs $290 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Merritt Island?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Newark to Merritt Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Newark to Merritt Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Merritt Island is 1076 miles. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Newark to Merritt Island.

Where can I stay near Merritt Island?

There are 274+ hotels available in Merritt Island.

Newark to Merritt Island - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Merritt Island by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
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1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)JFK - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Merritt Island
5h 44m
$117–506
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Winter Park Amtrak StationSilver Meteor
2. Take the taxi from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Merritt Island
22h 47m
$298–724
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
3. Take the taxi from Gemini Blvd W And Centaurus Dr W to Merritt Island
24h 18m
$238–427
Drive 1,069.3 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Merritt Island1,069.3 mi
17h 56m
$196–282
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Orlando
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)EWR - MCO
6h 6m
$152–360
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Orlando (MCO)JFK - MCO
6h 52m
$716–2,554
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Orlando, taxi
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Orlando (MCO)LGA - MCO
4. Take the taxi from Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas to Merritt Island
7h 41m
$159–401
Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, taxi
1. Take the bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)ABE - SFB
3. Take the taxi from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Merritt Island
8h 7m
$262–635

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) flights

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5h 4mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Newark to Merritt Island.

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Distance: 979.6 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Merritt Island, FL, USA?

Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and three other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO) hourly.

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