Origin
Orlando, FL
Late night in Orlando on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Melbourne, 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 28m
Distance
70.7 mi
114 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orlando, FL
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Melbourne, FL
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Trip Overview
Orlando, FL to Melbourne, FL is 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m via Beachline Expressway and I 95, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the Orlando metro area toward the coast. With most of the drive on major highways, it's a straightforward connection, ideal for a quick transfer. You'll likely encounter typical Florida traffic patterns as you transition between these two Central Florida cities. Plan for a short travel time, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beachline Expressway | 25.3 mi | 27m |
| I 95 | 21 mi | 22m |
| East-West Expressway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Sarno Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| North Harbor City Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Eau Gallie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Anderson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beachline Expressway
— 25.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Melbourne, FL.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FL 527
458 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Anderson Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Anderson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 18
Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto FL 417 Toll
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 26
Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
11
Merge onto FL 528 Toll
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 95
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 183
Toward FL 518: Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach, Eau Gallie Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto FL 518
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Eau Gallie Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Sarno Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Sarno Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Harbor City Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Silver Palm Avenue
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Silver Palm Avenue
19
Turn left onto Waverly Place
211 ft
·
9 sec
·
Waverly Place
20
Arrive at destination
Waverly Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Orlando, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 62.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
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 18
Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
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 South: Orlando International...
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
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 26
Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Coco...
7
40.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward FL 518: Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach, Eau Gallie Boulevard
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 183
Toward FL 518: Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.25 one way
$22.51 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| premium | $4.72 | $13.15 | $26.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Melbourne, FL
Late night in Melbourne on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
23 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
1h 28m 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 primarily highway, with 74% of the 70.7 miles on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 25.3 miles on the Beachline Expressway, which should feel like consistent cruising. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip, likely noticing more local traffic and varied speed limits as you approach Melbourne. Expect a mostly smooth ride with efficient travel times.
74% 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: 25.3 mi on Beachline Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Beachline Expressway and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
103 ft
20 ft
Total Climb
22 ft
Total Descent
104 ft
Highest Point
103 ft
Elevation Range
83 ft
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 Orlando, FL and Melbourne, FL, road signs point toward Daytona Beach, Tampa, Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center and Indian Harbour Beach.
Daytona Beach
6.9 mi in
|
~8m
Tampa
7.1 mi in
|
~9m
Cocoa
13.7 mi in
|
~17m
Kennedy Space Center
14.2 mi in
|
~18m
Indian Harbour Beach
62.4 mi in
|
~1h 12m
About the Cities
Starting 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 28m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.3 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 Melbourne, 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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