Orlando is approximately 50 to 60 miles from the closest beaches, depending on which beach you choose. The nearest beach is Canaveral National Seashore, about 50 miles away, offering a quiet, undeveloped shoreline with dunes and wildlife
. Cocoa Beach, a popular and lively beach known for surfing and the Cocoa Beach Pier, is around 52 to 60 miles east of Orlando, roughly a 55-minute to 1-hour drive
. Daytona Beach is also close, about 55 to 56 miles northeast of Orlando, with a driving time of around 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes
. New Smyrna Beach is about 55 to 60 miles away, offering a quieter, small- town beach experience
. For beaches on the Gulf Coast, such as Clearwater Beach or St. Pete Beach, the distance is about 110 miles from Orlando, which translates to roughly a 2-hour drive
. In summary:
- Canaveral National Seashore: ~50 miles, ~50 minutes drive
- Cocoa Beach: ~52-60 miles, ~55-60 minutes drive
- Daytona Beach: ~55-56 miles, ~1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes drive
- New Smyrna Beach: ~55-60 miles, ~1 hour 15 minutes drive
- Clearwater/St. Pete Beach (Gulf Coast): ~110 miles, ~2 hours drive
These beaches are all within a reasonable driving distance for day trips from Orlando
