Origin
Cocoa Beach, FL
Morning in Cocoa Beach on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cocoa Beach, FL to Micco, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
37 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Micco, FL
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Trip Overview
Cocoa Beach to Micco is 37 miles and takes about 59 minutes via US 1 and Pineda Causeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, moving south along the coast. You'll primarily be on main roads, making it a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick transfer between two points in the area, with no overnight stay required. Consider this for a simple transit day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 25.2 mi | 40m |
| South Atlantic Avenue | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Pineda Causeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| North Orlando Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| North 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 25.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cocoa Beach, FL and Micco, 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
15 mi
·
26 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
11
Arrive at destination
US 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Cocoa Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 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
$5.89 one way
$11.78 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Micco, FL
Morning in Micco on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Melbourne, FL
19 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 68% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on US 1, covering 25.2 miles. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you get closer to Micco. Expect a moderate number of exits and potential for merging traffic as you navigate the main arteries.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and South Atlantic Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 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 Micco, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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