Origin
Orlando, FL
Morning in Orlando on Saturday
Local time
8:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to West Melbourne, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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West Melbourne, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orlando, FL to West Melbourne, FL covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Orange Avenue, East Anderson Street, FL 408 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 69.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Orange Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orlando, FL to West Melbourne, FL is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orlando, FL to West Melbourne, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Avenue | — | — |
| East Anderson Street | — | — |
| FL 408 | — | — |
| East-West Expressway | — | — |
| FL 417 | — | — |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | — | — |
| FL 528 | — | — |
| FL 528 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Orange Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and West Melbourne, FL.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
459 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Anderson Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Anderson Street
4
Take the ramp slight left toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
5
Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East-West Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
7
Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
8
Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
9
Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
10
Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
11
Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Beachline Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Miami
13
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
25 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
15
Turn left onto New Haven Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
New Haven Avenue
16
Turn right onto Minton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Minton Road
17
Turn left onto Henry Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Henry Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Orlando, FL · 41m into the drive
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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Melbourne, FL
The final approach into West Melbourne, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.01 one way
$22.03 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.87 | $25.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
West Melbourne, FL
Morning in West Melbourne on Saturday
Local time
8:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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 Orlando, FL to West Melbourne, FL covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Orange Avenue, East Anderson Street, FL 408. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Orlando, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.01 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.
The drive from Orlando, FL to West Melbourne, FL is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orlando, FL to West Melbourne, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orlando, FL to West Melbourne, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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