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Trip from Cocoa, FL to Palm Bay, FL

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

Drive Time

43m

Distance

30.7 mi

49 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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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Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Palm Bay, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel between Cocoa and Palm Bay, you are looking at a quick 30.7-mile trip that typically takes about 43 minutes. This route is best suited as a simple one-day excursion given its short duration. You will primarily navigate via I-95, South Fiske Boulevard, and Palm Bay Road Northeast. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical drive that connects two central Florida locations without the need for an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward experience that focuses on getting you to your destination efficiently rather than a long-haul road trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 18.6 mi 19m
South Fiske Boulevard 4.6 mi 8m
Palm Bay Road Northeast 4.3 mi 7m
Fiske Boulevard North 1.2 mi 3m
Cocoa Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Dixon Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Bedford Place 0.1 mi <1m
Manor Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 18.6 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cocoa, FL and Palm Bay, 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

19 mi · 19 min · I 95
Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on this road

99 ft · 4 sec · this road
Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road Use the left / right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto CR 516

4.3 mi · 7 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
13

Arrive at destination

Palm Bay Road Northeast

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 26.4 — 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
7
26 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward CR 516: Palm Bay

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay
6
26.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Continue toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.89 one way

$9.77 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $5.32 $10.63
premium $4.72 $5.71 $11.42
diesel $5.61 $6.78 $13.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23
EV Truck/SUV 12.3 0 $4.30 $1.96

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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, FL

Late night in Cocoa on Sunday

Local time

4:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

E 5 to 10 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

Palm Bay, FL

Late night in Palm Bay on Sunday

Local time

4:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

2 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

43m 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?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 61% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm during the longest stretch, which covers 18.6 miles of I-95. The personality of the road shifts from the initial local segments on South Fiske Boulevard to the more monotonous, fast-paced interstate environment. As you transition onto Palm Bay Road Northeast, the pace slows down, signaling your arrival in the Palm Bay area. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed over winding, scenic detours.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and South Fiske Boulevard. You will hit about 9 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 6/10

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 30.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 24 ft

Total Climb

8 ft

Total Descent

15 ft

Highest Point

38 ft

Elevation Range

14 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 Palm Bay, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 516: Palm Bay along the way.

Cr 516: Palm Bay

26 mi in | ~34m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Palm Bay, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palm Bay, 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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