How far is Cape Canaveral, FL from Melbourne Village, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Canaveral, FL to Melbourne Village, FL is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.55 mi
00h 50m
Flight
22.46 mi
36.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.46 mi
Kilometers
36.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.55 mi
Kilometers
60.43 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Melbourne Village
Sun, Apr 12, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Canaveral
Sun, Apr 12, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Canaveral
2026-04-12T09:21
Arrive Melbourne Village
Sun, Apr 12, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Canaveral
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockledge
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Cape Canaveral
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To Melbourne Village
18.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Canaveral and Melbourne Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Intermodal Gate

    47 m · 16 sec · Intermodal Gate

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto George J King Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · George J King Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528, SR A1A North: Terminals 5-10, Orlando

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bennett Causeway

    8 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Beachline Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · Beachline Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearlake Road

    1718 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Industry Road

    1754 ft · 37 sec · East Industry Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1082 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    809 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward West Melbourne, Melbourne

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ellis Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ellis Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Wickham Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Wickham Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    792 ft · 27 sec · Sheridan Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Pine Road

    1186 ft · 53 sec · West Pine Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Drive

    1186 ft · 55 sec · South Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dayton Boulevard

    52 m · 5 sec · Dayton Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dayton Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Canaveral and Melbourne Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
20.4 mi · 54%
Bennett Causeway
8.01 mi · 21%
East Industry Road
3.13 mi · 8%
Ellis Road
2.07 mi · 6%
George J King Boulevard
0.83 mi · 2%
South Wickham Road
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

20.1 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockledge
00h 25m from Cape Canaveral
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Canaveral and Sunny near Melbourne Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Canaveral to Melbourne Village?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Cape Canaveral and 18.8 miles from Melbourne Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Canaveral and Sunny near Melbourne Village.

Stop Ideas Near Rockledge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockledge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockledge.

RAIL

Kissimmee

67 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Park

67 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

67 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

75 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Canaveral and Melbourne Village. Straight-line distance: 22.46 mi (36.15 km).

Cape Canaveral

#1 Cape Canaveral

Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States

Population10,427
Coordinates28.4058400, -80.6047700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Melbourne Village

Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

Population692
Coordinates28.0852900, -80.6664400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Canaveral (-80.60477, 28.40584)
End: Melbourne Village (-80.66644, 28.08529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.11 $12.23
Premium $4.90 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $4.35 $5.79 $11.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Canaveral and Melbourne Village. The current time is 09:21:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.