Origin
Cocoa, FL
Morning in Cocoa on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cocoa, 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
56m
Distance
46.3 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cocoa, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Cocoa to Orlando, you are looking at a straightforward 46.6-mile trip that typically takes about 46 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Bedford Place, Cocoa Boulevard, and FL 528 West to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an economical excursion within Florida. Whether you are heading to the city for business or a change of pace, the simplicity of this short drive allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beachline Expressway | 29.8 mi | 32m |
| East-West Expressway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 5.6 mi | 5m |
| Cocoa Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East South Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bedford Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bennett Causeway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Manor Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beachline Expressway
— 29.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cocoa, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on Manor Drive
10 ft
·
5 sec
·
Manor Drive
2
Turn left
45 ft
·
3 sec
3
Turn right onto Bedford Place
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bedford Place
4
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cocoa Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward FL 528 West
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto FL 528
320 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bennett Causeway
7
Continue on FL 528
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 16
Toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto FL 417 Toll
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 33
Toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33A
Toward FL 408 West: Orlando
13
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11A
Toward Rosalind Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto East South Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn sharp left
103 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Cocoa, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 31.3 and 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
31.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
38 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
45.4 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
46.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.37 one way
$14.74 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Orlando, FL
Morning in Orlando on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 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
2 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
56m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this journey. Since the route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire time navigating local roads and connections. The experience feels more like a standard commute through the region than a high-speed transit, requiring you to stay alert through various turns. Because there is no single longest uninterrupted stretch, you should prepare for a drive that demands consistent attention to local traffic patterns. It is a practical, functional transit that moves you efficiently between the two locations without the isolation of a long-distance highway.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Beachline Expressway and East-West Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 46.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 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, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Tampa, Disney World, Sanford and Titusville.
Tampa
31.3 mi in
|
~35m
Disney World
31.3 mi in
|
~35m
Sanford
31.3 mi in
|
~35m
Titusville
38 mi in
|
~44m
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 56m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). 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 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 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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