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
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,935 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,593
Quietest
2 AM
~307 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 50 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
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 45AToward Clearlake RoadUse 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: MiamiUse 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 182Toward West Melbourne, MelbourneUse 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.
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/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$6.51
$13.01
premium
$4.74
$7.00
$14.00
diesel
$5.35
$7.90
$15.80
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, 2026-06-01.
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 May 27, 2026
Origin
Cape Canaveral, FL
Night
in Cape Canaveral on Wednesday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 15 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 27 at 4:04PM EDT until May 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 27 at 4:04PM EDT until May 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Melbourne Village, FL
Night
in Melbourne Village on Wednesday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 15 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 27 at 4:04PM EDT until May 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 27 at 4:04PM EDT until May 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami 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
3 degrees warmer 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.
More Details
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 Effort7/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
36 ft-2 ft
Total Climb
53 ft
Total Descent
40 ft
Highest Point
36 ft
~26.8 mi in
Elevation Range
38 ft
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.
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).
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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
