Is Merritt Island near Cape Canaveral?

Merritt Island is a barrier island located in Brevard County, Florida. It is home to the Kennedy Space Center and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Cape Canaveral is a headland located on the Atlantic Ocean, about 10 miles (16 km) north of Merritt Island. It is home to the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and the Port Canaveral cruise terminal. So, Merritt Island is near Cape Canaveral, but they are not the same place.