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Trip from Cape Canaveral, FL to Melbourne Village, FL

Drive Time

50m

Distance

37.5 mi

60 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cape Canaveral, FL, FL

Cape Canaveral, FL

Brent Singleton

Downtown Melbourne Village, FL, FL

Melbourne Village, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Canaveral, FL to Melbourne Village, FL covers 37.5 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Bennett Causeway, FL 524 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

18.8 miles from Cape Canaveral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 50m highway drive covering 37.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Bennett Causeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.1 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 37.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Cape Canaveral, FL to Melbourne Village, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Melbourne along the way.

Melbourne

33.8 mi in | ~42m

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

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 45A Toward Clearlake Road Use 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: Miami Use 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 182 Toward West Melbourne, Melbourne Use 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

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.8 miles from Cape Canaveral, FL, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 37.5 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.8 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Melbourne Village, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cape Canaveral, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cape Canaveral, FL

This is one driving day of about 37.5 miles and 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cape Canaveral, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 20.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.8 mi from Cape Canaveral, FL · 26m into the drive

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

19 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.

Popular next leg

Palm Bay, FL to Melbourne Village, FL

8.2 mi · 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Cape Canaveral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Melbourne Village, FL

The final approach into Melbourne Village, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Melbourne Village, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Canaveral National Seashore

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour $25 near mile 6.5
Caution: Pavement Project- Playalinda District
Park Closure: Limited Access to Apollo District Parking Lots 2 and 3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.26 one way

$12.53 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $6.79 $13.57
premium $4.90 $7.23 $14.46
diesel $5.64 $8.33 $16.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Melbourne, FL - Shoppes Drive - Tesla Supercharger

Melbourne, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Cape Canaveral, FL - Tesla Supercharger

Cape Canaveral, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Cocoa, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Village Center at Viera Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger

Viera, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Melbourne, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

The Cove at Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral, FL

FPLEV

6 DCFC

Flying J 1096

Cocoa, FL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Sam's Club 4991 (Cocoa, FL)

Cocoa, FL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 FPLEV: 4 ChargePoint Network: 2 eVgo Network: 1 Electrify America: 1 7CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Cape Canaveral, FL

Evening in Cape Canaveral on Sunday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Clear

E 10 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Melbourne Village, FL

Evening in Melbourne Village on Sunday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

E 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 cooler 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cape Canaveral, FL to Melbourne Village, FL covers 37.5 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Bennett Causeway, FL 524. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Cape Canaveral, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 37.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
On the drive from Cape Canaveral, FL to Melbourne Village, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Melbourne along the way.

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