Orlando to the Atlantic: About 65 Miles to the Coast

Orlando sits in the center of the Florida peninsula, roughly 65 miles (105 km) from the Atlantic Ocean. The closest ocean beaches are on the Space Coast—Cocoa Beach (~60 miles east via SR 528) and Cape Canaveral—about a 1-hour drive in normal traffic.

Other Coastal Options

• Daytona Beach: ~55 miles northeast (via I-4 / I-95)
• New Smyrna Beach: ~60 miles northeast
• Melbourne/Indialantic: ~70 miles southeast

Gulf Coast Alternative

The Gulf of Mexico is farther: Clearwater Beach ~95 miles west (1.5–2 hours), St. Pete Beach ~105 miles.

Travel Tip

SR 528 (Beachline Expressway) is the most direct toll route to Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral. Allow extra time on summer weekends and rocket launch days.