How far is Orlando, FL from Cocoa, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Cocoa, FL is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Cocoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Cocoa.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 18 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto East Anderson Street
1578 ft · 57 sec · East Anderson Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
894 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
5.8 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
2445 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
29.9 mi · 32 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Cocoa, Titusville
748 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Cocoa
102 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Cocoa Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Cocoa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bedford Place
151 m · 22 sec · Bedford Place
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Keep slight right to continue on Bedford Place
34 m · 9 sec · Bedford Place
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Turn left
14 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Manor Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Manor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Cocoa.
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
29.9 mi · 00h 32m
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 Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Cocoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Cocoa?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Wedgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Orlando and 23.2 miles from Cocoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Cocoa.
Stop Ideas Near Wedgefield
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 Wedgefield.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Cocoa. Straight-line distance: 40.11 mi (64.55 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Cocoa
City in Brevard County, Florida, United States
| Population | 18,694 |
| Coordinates | 28.3861200, -80.7420000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cocoa (-80.742, 28.38612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
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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