Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway |
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| Length | 130 mi (210 km) |
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| Florida State and County Roads Interstate • US • SR (Pre-1945) • Toll • County |
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The Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway is a super cool road trip route in Florida. It's about 130 miles (209 km) long! But here's a secret: it's not just one road. It's actually a bunch of roads all connected together.
These roads mostly run north and south along the beautiful Indian River Lagoon. Other roads connect them by going over the lagoon itself.
The two main roads that go north and south are:
- US 1, which runs along the western side of the Lagoon.
- A1A and State Road 3, which are on the eastern side.
Some of the roads that connect the east and west sides, going over the water, include:
- State Road 402, also called Playalinda Beach Road, at the very top of the Lagoon.
- State Road 405, which links US 1 to State Road 3.
- State Road 528
- State Road 520
- State Road 404 over the Pineda Causeway.
- The Eau Gallie Causeway (State Road 518).
- The Melbourne Causeway (U.S. Highway 192).
- The Wabasso Causeway at the southern end of the Lagoon.
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Exploring the Indian River Lagoon Highway
This amazing scenic highway starts in the north near the Kennedy Space Center. You can begin your journey by heading west towards Historic Downtown Titusville. From there, the road turns south and follows U.S. Route 1.
As you drive south, you'll pass through many interesting towns. These include Pineda, Palm Shores, and Melbourne. You'll also see Palm Bay, Grant-Valkaria, and Barefoot Bay. Further south, you'll find Micco, Roseland, Sebastian, and Wabasso.
Crossing the Lagoon
At State Road 510 in Wabasso, the highway turns east. This is where you cross the Wabasso Causeway to reach Orchid. Once you get to State Road A1A, the route turns north again.
Driving north on A1A, you'll discover more cool places. These include Windsor and the beautiful Sebastian Inlet State Park. You'll also pass through beach towns like Melbourne Beach and Indialantic.
The journey continues through Indian Harbor Beach and Satellite Beach. You'll even drive by Patrick Space Force Base! Finally, you'll reach Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral.
The Emory L. Bennett Causeway
Near Cape Canaveral, you'll find State Road 528. This road starts as the Emory L. Bennett Causeway. It crosses over State Road 3 in Merritt Island. The causeway then ends at U.S. Route 1 in Cocoa.
Fun Fact About the Highway
If you drive along the causeways between the Wabasso Causeway and the Emory L. Bennett Causeway, you'll notice something special. All these bridges have signs that proudly say "Florida Scenic Highway: Indian River Lagoon." It's a great way to know you're on a special route!
