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Trip from Cocoa, FL to Melbourne Village, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

24.1 mi

39 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
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, FL

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

Melbourne Village, FL

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Trip Overview

Spanning just 24.1 miles, this quick trip from Cocoa to Melbourne Village is a straightforward drive that typically takes about 37 minutes. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-95, South Fiske Boulevard, and Ellis Road, making it a functional connection between these two Florida locations. With an estimated fuel cost of only $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly outing for your travel calendar. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local visit, this route offers a reliable, no-nonsense path between the two points. It is the perfect choice for those who want to get where they are going without the hassle of a long-haul journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 13 mi 13m
South Fiske Boulevard 4.6 mi 8m
Ellis Road 2.1 mi 3m
Fiske Boulevard North 1.2 mi 3m
South Wickham Road 0.7 mi 1m
Cocoa Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Dixon Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
West Pine Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 13 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Manor Drive

10 ft · 5 sec · Manor Drive
2

Turn left

45 ft · 3 sec
3

Turn right onto Bedford Place

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Bedford Place
4

Turn left onto US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cocoa Boulevard
5

Turn right onto Dixon Boulevard

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Dixon Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto Fiske Boulevard North

1.2 mi · 3 min · Fiske Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on FL 519

4.6 mi · 8 min · South Fiske Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
9

Merge onto I 95

13 mi · 13 min · I 95
Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 182 Toward West Melbourne, Melbourne Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto Ellis Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Ellis Road
12

Turn right onto CR 509

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Wickham Road
13

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Sheridan Road
14

Turn right onto West Pine Road

0.2 mi · 52 sec · West Pine Road
15

Continue on South Drive

0.2 mi · 54 sec · South Drive
16

Turn right onto Dayton Boulevard

171 ft · 4 sec · Dayton Boulevard
17

Arrive at destination

Dayton Boulevard

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | Dixon Boulevard

Turn right onto Dixon Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Fiske Boulevard North

Turn left onto Fiske Boulevard North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Turn left toward I 95 South: Miami

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 South: Miami
5
7.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
20.4 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward West Melbourne, Melbourne

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 182 Toward West Melbourne, Melbourne

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.84 one way

$7.67 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $4.18 $8.36
premium $4.74 $4.50 $9.00
diesel $5.35 $5.08 $10.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16
Efficient EV 6 0 $2.11 $0.96
EV Truck/SUV 9.6 0 $3.37 $1.54

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Jun 3, 2026

Origin

Cocoa, FL

Evening in Cocoa on Wednesday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

N 5 mph 70% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 11:58PM EDT until June 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 10:33PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Destination

Melbourne Village, FL

Evening in Melbourne Village on Wednesday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NNW 5 mph 54% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 11:58PM EDT until June 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 10:33PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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

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 mixed driving experience that transitions from the high-speed flow of the interstate to more localized surface streets. With 54% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 13 miles on I-95. The character of the road changes noticeably as you peel off the interstate and transition onto South Fiske Boulevard and Ellis Road. This shift requires you to adjust your pace from steady highway cruising to the more variable traffic patterns found on local thoroughfares. While the drive is relatively short, this blend of road types keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous slog.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on I 95.

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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Dixon Boulevard.

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 24.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.8 miles (Dixon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Fiske Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

38 ft 18 ft

Total Climb

16 ft

Total Descent

36 ft

Highest Point

38 ft

Elevation Range

20 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Cocoa, FL to Melbourne Village, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Melbourne along the way.

Melbourne

20.4 mi in | ~28m

About the Cities

Starting in Cocoa, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1860

Top landmarks

  • • Aladdin Theater — historic theater in Cocoa, Florida
  • • City Point Community Church — church building in Cocoa, United States of America
  • • Porcher House — building in Cocoa, Florida, United States

Arriving in Melbourne Village, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1946

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.1 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 (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13 miles on I 95. 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: at 0.8 miles (Dixon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Fiske Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes — Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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