Origin
Cocoa, FL
Late night in Cocoa on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cocoa, 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
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
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.
Cocoa, FL
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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 115 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 | $4.40 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Melbourne Village, FL
Late night in Melbourne Village on Sunday
Local time
4:50 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
1 degrees warmer 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.
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
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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