Distance from Kennedy Space Center to Orlando Airport (MCO)
KSC to MCO: Distance, Time, and Transport Options
Kennedy Space Center (KSC) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is approximately 45 miles (72 km) by road.
Driving
- Route: NASA Pkwy → SR 405 → SR 528 (Beachline Expressway) west → MCO.
- Time: 50–65 minutes (light traffic); 75–90+ minutes (peak/launch days).
- Tolls: ~$2.50 (SunPass/E-Pass) on SR 528.
- Parking at KSC: $10/day (included with some tickets).
Transport Options
| Option | Cost (1-way) | Time | Notes |
|---|
| Rental Car | $40–80/day | 50–65 min | Most flexible; reserve early |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | $60–100 | 50–65 min | Available at KSC lot |
| Taxi | $90–130 | 50–65 min | Flat rate sometimes offered |
| Shuttle (shared) | $35–50 pp | 70–90 min | Pre-book; multiple stops |
| Public Transit | Not direct | 3+ hours | Space Coast Bus → Lynx → MCO (not practical) |
Launch Day Considerations
- Roads congested (SR 528, US-1, I-95) – add 60+ minutes.
- KSC parking fills early; shuttles from off-site.
- Rideshare surge pricing likely.
- Best: Stay near KSC (Titusville, Cocoa Beach) night before.
Alternative Airports
- Melbourne Orlando Intl (MLB): 25 mi / 35 min from KSC – smaller, fewer flights.
- Orlando Sanford (SFB): 40 mi / 50 min – Allegiant, some charters.
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