How far is Melbourne, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Melbourne, FL to Orlando, FL is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melbourne and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne and Orlando.
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Start on Waverly Place
560 ft · 26 sec · Waverly Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Hibiscus Boulevard
704 ft · 26 sec · East Hibiscus Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Harbor City Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Harbor City Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sarno Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Sarno Road
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Turn left onto West Eau Gallie Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · West Eau Gallie Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1661 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
1279 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25.7 mi · 28 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
5.6 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville
2279 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 408 West: Orlando
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosalind Avenue
2769 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East South Street
2001 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Turn sharp left
31 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Melbourne and Orlando.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Beachline Expressway
Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25.7 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Melbourne and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melbourne to Orlando?
The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Port Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Melbourne and 35.5 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Melbourne and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Saint John.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Sanford
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melbourne and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 56.46 mi (90.86 km).
#1 Melbourne
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 83,376 |
| Coordinates | 28.0836300, -80.6081100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.88 | $21.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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