Drive or Fly: Merritt Island, FL to Hollywood, FL?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for MLB–FLL. At 198 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 54m
Distance
198.4 mi
Total Cost
$79
CO2
80 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 16m
21m in the air
Air Distance
178 mi
Total Cost
$127
CO2
45 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MLB and FLL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
Train
Amtrak
Door to Door
7h 32m
5h 40m on rail
Total Cost
$39
CO2
11 kg
Route
Silver Meteor
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.
Stations
Service
Direct
Frequency
~8/week
Bus
FlixBus
Door to Door
7h 1m
6h 10m on road
Total Cost
$20
CO2
10 kg
Route
Greyhound US0710s
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.
Stations
Service
Direct
Frequency
~7/week
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 54m | 3h 16m | 7h 32m | 7h 1m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $79 | $127 | $39 | $20 |
| Carbon footprint | 80 kg CO2 | 45 kg CO2 | 11 kg CO2 | 10 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low | ||
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted | ||
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, SR 3
via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, SR 3
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Merritt Island, FL to Hollywood, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.