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Trip from Cocoa Beach, FL to Melbourne Village, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

20.5 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

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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human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

Melbourne Village, FL

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Cocoa Beach to Melbourne Village is a quick 20.5-mile journey that typically takes about 37 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely local, you won't be dealing with any highway driving, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel for the entire distance. Since the drive stays within the same region of Florida, the transition between these two coastal-adjacent areas is seamless. It is an ideal path if you are looking for a simple, no-fuss connection between these two points without the complexity of interstate travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Wickham Road 7.7 mi 15m
South Atlantic Avenue 4.9 mi 7m
Pineda Causeway 4.7 mi 7m
North Orlando Avenue 2.6 mi 5m
West Pine Road 0.2 mi <1m
South Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Sheridan Road 0.2 mi <1m
North 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Wickham Road — 7.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

4.7 mi · 7 min · Pineda Causeway
Use the right lane.
7

Turn left onto CR 509

7.7 mi · 15 min · North Wickham Road
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Sheridan Road
9

Turn right onto West Pine Road

0.2 mi · 52 sec · West Pine Road
10

Continue on South Drive

0.2 mi · 54 sec · South Drive
11

Turn right onto Dayton Boulevard

171 ft · 4 sec · Dayton Boulevard
12

Arrive at destination

Dayton Boulevard

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — 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.
5
20 mi into trip | ~36m in | West Pine Road

Turn right onto West Pine Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.26 one way

$6.53 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.55 $7.10
premium $4.72 $3.81 $7.62
diesel $5.61 $4.53 $9.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 6.1 0 $2.15 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.79 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.87 $1.31

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 Sunday

Local time

10:40 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 Village, FL

Morning in Melbourne Village on Sunday

Local time

10:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

E 10 to 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

4 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

37m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the major interstates entirely. You will navigate via a combination of South Atlantic Avenue, the Pineda Causeway, and North Wickham Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.7-mile segment on North Wickham Road, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. Since the highway share is zero, the character of the road is defined by frequent turns rather than sustained high-speed cruising. You should prepare for a steady, hands-on driving experience that requires more attention to local intersections than a typical highway trek.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on North Wickham Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 20.5 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

35 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

34 ft

Total Descent

9 ft

Highest Point

35 ft

~14.7 mi in

Elevation Range

30 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on North Wickham Road. 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 Village, 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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