The most common route from Putnam County or St. Johns County to Port Canaveral runs south on I-95, passing through the Daytona Beach area before continuing to Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral. This I-95 corridor is one of the most traveled routes in Florida — and for cruise passengers, it's the most direct path to one of the world's busiest cruise ports.
The Route: Northeast Florida → Daytona → Port Canaveral
From Palatka, the typical route is US-17 South to I-95 South, through Daytona Beach (approximately 90 minutes from Palatka), then continuing south on I-95 to the SR-528 (Beachline Expressway) exit toward Port Canaveral. Total drive time from Palatka is approximately 2 hours. From St. Augustine, the route is similar — I-95 South through Daytona, then the Beachline to the port.
Cruise Transfer Rates — Northeast Florida to Port Canaveral
| From | Flat Rate to Port Canaveral |
|---|---|
| Palatka | $195 |
| St. Augustine | $215 |
| Ponte Vedra Beach | $225 |
| Nocatee | $220 |
| Crescent City | $210 |
| Interlachen | $205 |
| Hastings | $205 |
Can I Stop in Daytona Beach on the Way to My Cruise?
Yes — if you'd like to stop for breakfast or a quick visit to Daytona Beach on your way to Port Canaveral, we can accommodate that. Just let us know when booking and we'll factor it into your departure time. We recommend leaving extra buffer time on cruise embarkation days to avoid any risk of missing your ship.
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