Jacksonville, FL · 165 miles

Port Canaveral Cruise Parking for Jacksonville Cruisers

Driving in from Jacksonville? Park for $12.95 a day and ride our free shuttle straight to your ship's terminal. Reserve before you leave home.

Port Canaveral is about 165 miles from Jacksonville, roughly about 2 hours 30 minutes by car. Park with Portside for $12.95 a day and a free shuttle covers the last 2 minutes to your ship's terminal.
Driving from
Jacksonville, FL
Distance
~165 miles
Drive time
about 2 hours 30 minutes

Driving from Jacksonville to Port Canaveral

From Jacksonville, FL, the drive to Port Canaveral runs about 165 miles and takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. Take I-95 South to SR-528 East. Our lot sits just off SR-528 at Exit 52 (Banana River Drive), one exit before the port, so you never fight terminal traffic to drop your car. Pull in, we park you, and you step onto the shuttle.

Reserve before you leave Jacksonville

After a about 2 hours 30 minutes drive, a parking scramble is the last thing you want. Booking online before you head out means everything is handled:

A free shuttle takes you straight to your ship's terminal the moment you arrive. As soon as you park, our complimentary air-conditioned shuttle takes you directly to your ship's terminal, about a 2 minute ride. On your return, shuttles begin running back from the terminals at 7:00 AM. Please arrive with enough time to board before the last outbound shuttle at 2:00 PM.

What Jacksonville cruisers pay to park

Portside is $12.95 a day, and your spot is covered from the day you arrive until you return from your cruise, with a free shuttle to your terminal. The port's own covered garages are $20.00 a day on-site if you would rather park right by the ship.

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Jacksonville to Port Canaveral parking FAQ

How far is Port Canaveral from Jacksonville?

Port Canaveral is about 165 miles from Jacksonville, FL, roughly about 2 hours 30 minutes by car via I-95 South to SR-528 East.

Where do Jacksonville cruisers park at Port Canaveral?

Most Jacksonville cruisers park off-site at our secure Port Canaveral lot for $12.95 a day, then ride the free shuttle straight to their ship's terminal. The lot is gated, fenced and monitored 24/7.

Should I reserve parking before I leave Jacksonville?

Yes. Reserving before you drive locks in the lower $12.95 advance rate and guarantees your spot on busy embarkation days, so there is no scramble after a about 2 hours 30 minutes drive.

How long is the drive from Jacksonville to the cruise terminals?

Plan on about about 2 hours 30 minutes from Jacksonville via I-95 South to SR-528 East, then a 2 minute shuttle from our lot to your terminal. Leave a buffer for the last outbound shuttle at 2:00 PM.

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