Cape Canaveral is about 48 miles (77–78 km) straight-line from Orlando, and about 55 miles (88 km) by car , which usually takes around 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes depending on traffic.

Quick Scoop

  • As-the-crow-flies distance: about 48 miles.
  • Driving distance: about 55 miles.
  • Typical drive time: about 1 hour 7 minutes nonstop, though some route estimates vary closer to 1 hour or 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic and exact starting point.

If you want, I can also give you the best route from Orlando Airport to Cape Canaveral or compare drive time vs shuttle vs taxi.