Origin
Rockledge, FL
Afternoon in Rockledge on Sunday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockledge, FL to Orlando, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
49.2 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockledge, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
Rockledge to Orlando is 49.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m via Beachline Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip keeps you within the state of Florida, transitioning from one urban area to another. Given its highway-focused profile and under-an-hour drive time, it’s a straightforward journey perfect for a quick transition between locations. You won't need an overnight stay, making it ideal for a same-day excursion or a simple commute.
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 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| East South Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Rosa L Jones Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bennett Causeway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Derby Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beachline Expressway
— 29.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockledge, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on Derby Street
275 ft
·
19 sec
·
Derby Street
2
Turn left onto Rosa L Jones Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rosa L Jones Boulevard
3
Turn right onto US 1
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Cocoa Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward FL 528 West
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto FL 528
320 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bennett Causeway
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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Rockledge, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 34.2 and 49.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
34.2 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
34.4 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
40.9 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
48.3 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.83 one way
$15.66 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
3 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 1m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 29.8-mile segment on the Beachline Expressway. The main roads include the Beachline Expressway, East-West Expressway, and Central Florida GreeneWay, suggesting a consistent pace for most of the journey. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal interruptions as you navigate these primary Florida arteries.
73% 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?
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 34.2 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 49.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 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 Rockledge, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Tampa, Disney World, Sanford and Titusville.
Tampa
34.2 mi in
|
~40m
Disney World
34.2 mi in
|
~40m
Sanford
34.2 mi in
|
~40m
Titusville
40.9 mi in
|
~49m
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 1m. Total distance: 49.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). 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 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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