Origin
Cocoa Beach, FL
Morning in Cocoa Beach on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cocoa Beach, FL to Orlando, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
59.1 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
Cocoa Beach, FL to Orlando, FL is 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m via Beachline Expressway and East-West Expressway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Florida, connecting two popular destinations. You'll mainly be on expressways, making it a straightforward drive. It's ideal for a same-day excursion, offering a simple transition from coastal Florida to the theme park region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beachline Expressway | 29.8 mi | 32m |
| Bennett Causeway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| East-West Expressway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 5.6 mi | 5m |
| North Atlantic Avenue | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Astronaut Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East South Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Beachline Expressway
— 29.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cocoa Beach, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR A1A
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on SR A1A
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
4
Continue on SR A1A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Astronaut Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on SR A1A
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Bennett Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on FL 528
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 16
Toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto FL 417 Toll
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 33
Toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33A
Toward FL 408 West: Orlando
12
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11A
Toward Rosalind Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto East South Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn sharp left
103 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Cocoa Beach, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 44.2 and 59.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
44.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sa...
8
44.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford
8
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville
7
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Rosalind Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A
Toward Rosalind Avenue
7
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.41 one way
$18.81 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
| premium | $4.72 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Orlando, FL
Morning in Orlando on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
1h 16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 mostly highway, with 61% of the 59.1 miles on expressways. You'll experience a long stretch of 29.8 miles on the Beachline Expressway. The East-West Expressway is also a primary road for this route. Expect frequent exits as you approach your destination, indicative of the urban and suburban areas you'll be traversing.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on Beachline Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Beachline Expressway and Bennett Causeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cocoa Beach, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Tampa, Disney World, Sanford and Titusville.
Tampa
44.2 mi in
|
~55m
Disney World
44.2 mi in
|
~55m
Sanford
44.2 mi in
|
~55m
Titusville
50.8 mi in
|
~1h 4m
About the Cities
Arriving in Orlando, FL
Full guide →For the broader urban area including suburbs and other nearby destinations, please see the Greater Orlando article. Orlando deserves its reputation as the theme park capital of the world, with an estimated 52 million visitors a year. The city is best known for its theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, but it holds a lot to offer besides those two amusement meccas. Countless hotels and restaurants cater to business conventions and other events hosted by organizations from all over the country. Outside the theme park districts and hotels, however, lies much more to be explored, including downtown, areas of untouched wilderness, world-class museums and theaters, and old towns with dining and nightlife. At the center of the state of Florida, in Orange County, Orlando is about an hour from each coast.
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 1h 16m. Total distance: 59.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.8 miles on Beachline Expressway. 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 Orlando, 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: at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orlando, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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