Port Canaveral is on Florida's Space Coast, reached almost entirely by car via SR-528, the Beachline Expressway that runs east from the Orlando area to the coast. Whether you are coming from the airport, an Orlando hotel, or another state, you will finish your drive on SR-528 heading east toward Cape Canaveral. If you are parking with Portside, exit at Exit 52 (Banana River Drive), one exit before the port, and follow Sea Ray Drive to our gated lot.
| From | Distance | Drive time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando, FL | ~50 mi | about 1 hour | SR-528 East (the Beachline) straight toward Port Canaveral |
| Tampa, FL | ~135 mi | about 2 hours 15 minutes | I-4 East to SR-528 East (the Beachline) |
| Jacksonville, FL | ~165 mi | about 2 hours 30 minutes | I-95 South to SR-528 East |
| Miami, FL | ~205 mi | about 3 hours 15 minutes | FL Turnpike or I-95 North to SR-528 East |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | ~185 mi | about 3 hours | FL Turnpike North to SR-528 East |
| Atlanta, GA | ~440 mi | about 7 hours | I-75 South into Florida, then the Turnpike to SR-528 East |
Driving in from somewhere else? See all drive times and routes to Port Canaveral.
Once you have parked and taken the shuttle, here is where each terminal sits. Your ship's terminal is confirmed in your booking:
You can self-park on-site at the port garages, or reserve a guaranteed spot off-site with Portside for $12.95 a day and take our free shuttle straight to your terminal. Reserving ahead means you drive straight in on cruise morning instead of hunting for a first-come garage space. See the full parking comparison.
Take SR-528 (the Beachline Expressway) east toward Cape Canaveral. From Orlando it is about 45 miles. For parking, exit at Exit 52 (Banana River Drive), one exit before the port, then follow Sea Ray Drive to the Portside lot and ride the free shuttle to your terminal.
Orlando International Airport is about 45 miles from Port Canaveral, roughly a 45 to 55 minute drive east on SR-528. Many cruisers rent a car, drive over, and park with Portside for $12.95 a day rather than paying for a one-way shuttle.
For Portside parking, take Exit 52 (Banana River Drive), one exit before the port, and follow Sea Ray Drive to our gated lot at 1700 Sea Ray Dr, Merritt Island. From there our free shuttle takes you straight to your cruise terminal.
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