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Trip from Cape Canaveral, FL to Melbourne Village, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

37.5 mi

60 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Cape Canaveral, FL

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human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

Melbourne Village, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Cape Canaveral to Melbourne Village, expect a straightforward 37.5-mile journey that typically takes about 50 minutes. This trip is designed as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations along the way. Your route utilizes a combination of I-95, the Bennett Causeway, and FL 524 to navigate through Florida’s coastal landscape. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an economical drive that fits easily into a morning or afternoon schedule. Since the entire trip stays within the state of Florida, you can anticipate consistent road quality and familiar signage throughout the transit.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 20.1 mi 21m
Bennett Causeway 8 mi 10m
FL 524 3 mi 4m
Ellis Road 2.1 mi 3m
George J King Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
South Wickham Road 0.7 mi 1m
Beachline Expressway 0.6 mi <1m
East Industry Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 20.1 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Canaveral, FL and Melbourne Village, FL.

1

Start on Intermodal Gate

156 ft · 15 sec · Intermodal Gate
2

At end of road, turn right onto George J King Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · George J King Boulevard
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward FL 528, SR A1A North: Terminals 5-10, Orlando
4

Merge onto SR A1A

8.0 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on FL 528

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Beachline Expressway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 58 sec
Exit 45A Toward Clearlake Road Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn straight onto FL 524

0.3 mi · 37 sec · East Industry Road
8

Turn right onto FL 524

0.2 mi · 22 sec · FL 524
Use the right lane.
9

Continue on FL 524

2.6 mi · 3 min · FL 524
10

Continue on FL 524

0.2 mi · 19 sec · FL 524
Use the left lane.
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the left lane.
12

Merge onto I 95

20 mi · 21 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 182 Toward West Melbourne, Melbourne Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left onto Ellis Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Ellis Road
15

Turn right onto CR 509

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Wickham Road
16

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Sheridan Road
17

Turn right onto West Pine Road

0.2 mi · 52 sec · West Pine Road
18

Continue on South Drive

0.2 mi · 54 sec · South Drive
19

Turn right onto Dayton Boulevard

171 ft · 4 sec · Dayton Boulevard
20

Arrive at destination

Dayton Boulevard

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cocoa, FL

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Cocoa, FL to Melbourne Village, FL

24.1 mi · 37m

Pacing Suggestions

West Melbourne, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockledge, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Cape Canaveral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | George J King Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto George J King Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR A1A / Bennett Causeway

Merge onto SR A1A / Bennett Causeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward Clearlake Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 45A Toward Clearlake Road
6
13.5 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Miami

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
33.8 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward West Melbourne, Melbourne

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 182 Toward West Melbourne, Melbourne

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.97 one way

$11.94 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $6.49 $12.99
premium $4.72 $6.97 $13.95
diesel $5.61 $8.28 $16.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.3 0 $3.94 $1.80
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50
EV Truck/SUV 15 0 $5.25 $2.40

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Cape Canaveral, FL

Afternoon in Cape Canaveral on Sunday

Local time

2:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Clear

E 10 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Melbourne Village, FL

Afternoon in Melbourne Village on Sunday

Local time

2:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

E 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

50m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 63% of your travel taking place on major thoroughfares. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 20.1-mile segment on I-95, where you can settle into a steady cruising pace. As you transition between the Bennett Causeway, FL 524, and the interstate, the road's personality shifts from local connectors to high-speed arteries. Expect a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours. It is a practical route for those who prefer to keep their eyes on the road and reach their destination without unnecessary complexity.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Bennett Causeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near George J King Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (George J King Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR A1A / Bennett Causeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Cape Canaveral, FL to Melbourne Village, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Melbourne along the way.

Melbourne

33.8 mi in | ~42m

About the Cities

Starting in Cape Canaveral, FL

Full guide →

Cape Canaveral is a city in Brevard County, Florida, most famous for being the home of America's spaceport, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Melbourne Village, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (George J King Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR A1A / Bennett Causeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Melbourne Village, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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