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Trip from Cocoa Beach, FL to Melbourne, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

21.3 mi

34 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Cocoa Beach, FL

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capital city of Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, FL

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Trip Overview

Stretching just 21.3 miles down the Florida coast, this quick trip from Cocoa Beach to Melbourne is an effortless journey that takes about 36 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is so brief, you can easily handle this as a simple one-day excursion without needing to worry about overnight accommodations. You will navigate via a combination of South Atlantic Avenue, the Pineda Causeway, and US 1, keeping your travel costs low with an estimated fuel budget of only $4. This route serves as a practical connection between two distinct coastal hubs in Florida. Whether you are moving between regions or just exploring the local area, the drive is straightforward and efficient enough to fit into any busy schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 9.3 mi 16m
South Atlantic Avenue 4.9 mi 7m
Pineda Causeway 4 mi 5m
North Orlando Avenue 2.6 mi 5m
Silver Palm Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Waverly Place <0.1 mi <1m
North 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 9.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cocoa Beach, FL and Melbourne, FL.

1

Start on this road

80 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left

56 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right onto North 1st Street

187 ft · 15 sec · North 1st Street
4

Turn left onto SR A1A

2.6 mi · 5 min · North Orlando Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Continue on SR A1A

4.9 mi · 7 min · South Atlantic Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto FL 404

4.0 mi · 5 min · Pineda Causeway
Use the right lane.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 1 South: Melbourne Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto US 1

9.3 mi · 16 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn right onto Silver Palm Avenue

0.1 mi · 39 sec · Silver Palm Avenue
10

Turn left onto Waverly Place

211 ft · 9 sec · Waverly Place
11

Arrive at destination

Waverly Place

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 1st Street

Turn right onto North 1st Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR A1A / North Orlando Avenue

Turn left onto SR A1A / North Orlando Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in | FL 404 / Pineda Causeway

Turn right onto FL 404 / Pineda Causeway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
11.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward US 1 South: Melbourne

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1 South: Melbourne

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.39 one way

$6.78 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.69 $7.38
premium $4.72 $3.96 $7.92
diesel $5.61 $4.70 $9.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
EV Truck/SUV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Cocoa Beach, FL

Morning in Cocoa Beach on Tuesday

Local time

6:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Clear

E 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Melbourne, FL

Morning in Melbourne on Tuesday

Local time

6:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Mostly Clear

E 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from coastal roads to more inland thoroughfares. With roughly 44% of your travel occurring on highways, you will encounter a blend of steady cruising and localized traffic patterns. The longest uninterrupted section spans 9.3 miles along US 1, providing a solid stretch of consistent driving. Throughout the 21.3-mile trip, the road’s personality shifts from the relaxed pace of South Atlantic Avenue to the more functional, commuter-focused environment of the Pineda Causeway. It is a functional drive that balances coastal access with the necessary infrastructure for moving between these two Florida cities.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on US 1.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR A1A / North Orlando Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

18 ft -2 ft

Total Climb

20 ft

Total Descent

12 ft

Highest Point

18 ft

~15.2 mi in

Elevation Range

19 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR A1A / North Orlando Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Melbourne, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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