If you are wondering how to travel from Orlando to Kennedy Space Center, you've come to the right place! On this page, we dive into the different routes you can take from Orlando and other nearby areas like Miami and Daytona Beach. Keep reading to plan your trip to the Kennedy Space Center.
Handy travel information
- Address: Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32899
- Distance from Orlando: Approximately 50 miles
- Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM
- Best time to visit: Weekday morning
- Note: If you are using Google Maps, enter 'Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex' as your destination, rather than simply 'Kennedy Space Center,' to ensure you are directed to the correct location.
Directions from Orlando to Kennedy Space Center
Option 1: Via State Road 50
To reach Kennedy Space Center from Orlando by car, follow State Road 50 heading east for about 50 miles. After passing I-95, take the eastern intersection onto State Road 405. Keep an eye out for signs directing you to the Kennedy Space Center, and continue for the next 10 miles. Then, make a right turn onto Space Commerce Way. About 1.2 miles later, you will find the entrance to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on your left.
Option 2: Via State Road 528
Alternatively, you can take State Road 528. Stay on this route for about 50 miles and then take the left exit toward Titusville and Kennedy Space Center. This will lead you to State Road 407, where you should make a right turn to connect with State Road 405. Drive for about 7.5 miles, following the signs for Kennedy Space Center, and then make a right turn onto Space Commerce Way. Continue for about 1.2 miles until you spot the Kennedy Space Center on your left.
Getting to Kennedy Space Center from nearby areas
From Daytona Beach
To reach Kennedy Space Center from Daytona Beach, head south on I-95 and take Exit 215 towards Highway 50. Make a right turn onto State Road 405 and continue straight until you see signs guiding you to the Kennedy Space Center. After about 10 miles, turn right towards Space Commerce Way. From here, you will reach the Visitor Complex towards your left after about 1.2 miles.
From Miami
If you are driving from Miami, head towards State Road 407 after taking Exit 212 on I-95. Continue on State Road 407 which will connect to State Road 405. Make a right turn and continue for about 7.5 miles following the signs leading to the Kennedy Space Center. From here, take another right turn towards Space Commerce Way and continue driving for about 1.2 miles until you spot the Visitor Complex on your left.
From Cocoa Beach
For those starting from Cocoa Beach, head north towards State Road 528. Take Exit 3/State Road 3, which will lead you to Merritt Island. Drive for about 8 miles on State Road 3, and then make a left turn towards Space Commerce Way. You will find the Kennedy Space Center on your left after about 1.5 miles.
Getting to Kennedy Space Center by bus
There is no direct bus connection from Orlando to Kennedy Space Center. However, you can take the line 42 bus to Oia Transfer Center, walk to Orlando Airport, take a shuttle to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas, and then travel to the Kennedy Space Center. Alternatively, you can opt for tickets with bus transfers for hassle-free travel.
Tickets that include bus transfers
FAQs
The distance from Orlando to the Kennedy Space Center is approximately 50 miles.
The best way to get to the Kennedy Space Center from Orlando is by car. You can take either State Road 50 or State Road 528. Both routes are about 50 miles long.
Yes, parking is available at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Yes, accessible parking spaces are available at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
