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Trip from Melbourne Village, FL to Cape Canaveral, FL

Drive Time

50m

Distance

37.8 mi

61 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
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 Melbourne Village, FL, FL

Melbourne Village, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Downtown Cape Canaveral, FL, FL

Cape Canaveral, FL

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Melbourne Village, FL to Cape Canaveral, FL covers 37.8 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 21.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.31 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

18.9 miles from Melbourne Village, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 50m highway drive covering 37.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Bennett Causeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.1 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 17 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 21.1 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 around 3.4 miles in near I 95.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 37.8 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: at 3.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.5 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward FL 524: Cocoa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 202 Toward FL 524: Cocoa
9
24.7 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 524: UCF Cocoa Campus, Cocoa, Eastern Florida State College, Museum

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Toward FL 524: UCF Cocoa Campus, Cocoa, Eastern...
8
36.5 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward B Terminals 1-3, South Cargo Piers, Jetty Park

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 54B Toward B Terminals 1-3, South Cargo Piers, Jett...
6
37.7 mi into trip | ~49m in | Intermodal Gate

Turn left onto Intermodal Gate

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Melbourne Village, FL and Cape Canaveral, FL, road signs point toward Cocoa, Eastern Florida State College and Museum.

Cocoa

24.7 mi in | ~30m

Eastern Florida State College

24.7 mi in | ~30m

Museum

24.7 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 21.1 mi 22m
Bennett Causeway 8 mi 10m
FL 524 2.9 mi 4m
New Haven Avenue 2.4 mi 4m
George J King Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
Dayton Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
Intermodal Gate 0.2 mi 1m
Beachline Expressway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 21.1 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne Village, FL and Cape Canaveral, FL.

1

Start on Dayton Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Dayton Boulevard
2

Turn right onto US 192

2.4 mi · 4 min · New Haven Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
4

Merge onto I 95

21 mi · 22 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 202 Toward FL 524: Cocoa Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

248 ft · 7 sec
Toward FL 524: UCF Cocoa Campus, Cocoa, Eastern Florida State College, Museum Use the left / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto FL 524

2.8 mi · 4 min · FL 524
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on FL 524

0.1 mi · 13 sec · FL 524
9

Turn left onto FL 524

385 ft · 14 sec · East Industry Road
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 54 sec
Toward FL 528 East: Canaveral Cape-Port-AFS
11

Merge onto FL 528

471 ft · 7 sec · Beachline Expressway
12

Continue on FL 528

8.0 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 54B Toward B Terminals 1-3, South Cargo Piers, Jetty Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto George J King Boulevard

0.9 mi · 2 min · George J King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto Intermodal Gate

503 ft · 45 sec · Intermodal Gate
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on Intermodal Gate

336 ft · 24 sec · Intermodal Gate
17

Arrive at destination

Intermodal Gate

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 18.9 miles from Melbourne Village, FL, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 37.8 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.9 miles or 23m 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 Cape Canaveral, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Melbourne Village, 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 Melbourne Village, FL

This is one driving day of about 37.8 miles and 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Melbourne Village, 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 21.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.9 mi from Melbourne Village, FL · 23m 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 Cape Canaveral, FL

43.5 mi · 57m

Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Melbourne Village, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cape Canaveral, FL

The final approach into Cape Canaveral, 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 Cape Canaveral, 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 31.3
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

$6.31 one way

$12.63 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $6.84 $13.68
premium $4.90 $7.29 $14.57
diesel $5.64 $8.40 $16.80

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: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Melbourne, FL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Melbourne, FL - Shoppes Drive - Tesla Supercharger

Melbourne, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

The Village Center at Viera Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger

Viera, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Cocoa, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cape Canaveral, FL - Tesla Supercharger

Cape Canaveral, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hammock Landing - Tesla Supercharger

West Melbourne, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Melbourne, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Flying J 1096

Cocoa, FL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Tesla: 7 FPLEV: 4 ChargePoint Network: 2 eVgo Network: 2 7CHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 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 $3.97 $1.81
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.31 $1.51
EV Truck/SUV 15.1 0 $5.29 $2.42

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 day ago

Origin

Melbourne Village, FL

Evening in Melbourne Village on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cape Canaveral, FL

Evening in Cape Canaveral on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 warmer 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Melbourne Village, FL to Cape Canaveral, FL covers 37.8 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 18.9 miles from Melbourne Village, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.31 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 13 significant decision points across 37.8 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: at 3.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Melbourne Village, FL and Cape Canaveral, FL, road signs point toward Cocoa, Eastern Florida State College and Museum.

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