How far is West Melbourne, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from West Melbourne, FL to Orlando, FL is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
69.64 mi
01h 08m
Flight
54.67 mi
87.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.67 mi
Kilometers
87.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.64 mi
Kilometers
112.08 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Sat, Apr 18, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in West Melbourne
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Melbourne
2026-04-18T05:51
Arrive Orlando
Sat, Apr 18, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Melbourne
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
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From West Melbourne
34.6 mi
00h 34m
To Orlando
35 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Melbourne and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Henry Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Henry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Minton Road

    2525 ft · 58 sec · Minton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Haven Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · New Haven Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    3043 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

    1279 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.7 mi · 28 min · Beachline Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville

    2279 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 408 West: Orlando

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · East-West Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosalind Avenue

    2769 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2001 ft · 1 min · East South Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left

    31 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beachline Expressway
25.7 mi · 37%
I 95 North
24.3 mi · 35%
East-West Expressway
6.13 mi · 9%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.55 mi · 8%
New Haven Avenue
1.99 mi · 3%
Henry Avenue
1.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
00h 34m from West Melbourne
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Melbourne and Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Melbourne to Orlando?

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 34.6 miles from West Melbourne and 35 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.20 one way or $20.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Melbourne and Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint John, 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 Port Saint John.

RAIL

Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Melbourne and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 54.67 mi (87.99 km).

West Melbourne

#1 West Melbourne

City in Florida, United States of America

Population26,761
Coordinates28.0716800, -80.6533900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

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

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Henry Avenue (-80.653388, 28.071752)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $10.20
Round trip
$20.41
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.20 $20.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.31 $22.61
Premium $4.90 $12.04 $24.09
Diesel $4.35 $10.70 $21.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Melbourne and Orlando. The current time is 05:51:12.

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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.