How far is Orlando, FL from Rockledge, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Rockledge, FL is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
49.42 mi
01h 01m
Flight
41.79 mi
67.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.79 mi
Kilometers
67.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.42 mi
Kilometers
79.54 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockledge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T04:09
Arrive Rockledge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wedgefield
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Orlando
24.7 mi
00h 30m
To Rockledge
24.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Rockledge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Rockledge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 18 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Anderson Street

    1578 ft · 57 sec · East Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville

    894 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · East-West Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa

    2445 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    29.9 mi · 32 min · Beachline Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Cocoa, Titusville

    748 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Cocoa

    102 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cocoa Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Cocoa Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rosa L Jones Boulevard

    1420 ft · 44 sec · Rosa L Jones Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brevard Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Brevard Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    29 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Brevard Avenue

    96 m · 13 sec · Brevard Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Derby Street

    84 m · 12 sec · Derby Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Derby Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Rockledge.

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
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beachline Expressway
29.9 mi · 61%
East-West Expressway
6.3 mi · 13%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.84 mi · 12%
Cocoa Boulevard
3.62 mi · 7%
FL 528 East
1.07 mi · 2%
FL 417 Toll South
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wedgefield
00h 30m from Orlando
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Rockledge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Rockledge?

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 24.7 miles from Orlando and 24.7 miles from Rockledge.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Rockledge.

Stop Ideas Near Wedgefield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wedgefield, 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 Wedgefield.

RAIL

Winter Park

29 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

30 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

39 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

41 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Rockledge. Straight-line distance: 41.79 mi (67.25 km).

Orlando

#1 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Rockledge

#2 Rockledge

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

Population28,253
Coordinates28.3508400, -80.7253300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Rockledge (-80.72533, 28.35084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.44
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.22 $14.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.90 $8.52 $17.04
Diesel $4.35 $7.57 $15.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Rockledge. The current time is 04:09:54.

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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.