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Trip from Melbourne Village, FL to Grant-Valkaria, FL

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

Drive Time

28m

Distance

14.3 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Melbourne Village, FL

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town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Grant-Valkaria, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through Florida, the 14.3-mile trip from Melbourne Village to Grant-Valkaria is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You can expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this an efficient way to navigate between these two communities. Since the entire journey is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting is straightforward as well, with an estimated fuel cost of just $2 for the duration of the trip. Because there are no mandatory stops included in this itinerary, you have the freedom to complete the drive in one go or tailor your schedule to your own needs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Corey Road 3.1 mi 7m
Minton Road 3 mi 5m
Malabar Road 2.6 mi 4m
I 95 2.2 mi 2m
Palm Bay Road Northeast 0.8 mi 1m
Valkaria Road 0.8 mi 1m
Dayton Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
New Haven Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Corey Road — 3.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Dayton Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Dayton Boulevard
2

Turn right onto US 192

0.4 mi · 46 sec · New Haven Avenue
3

Turn left onto CR 509

3.0 mi · 5 min · Minton Road
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto CR 516

0.8 mi · 1 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
6

Merge onto I 95

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 95
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 173 Toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn left onto FL 514

2.6 mi · 4 min · Malabar Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto Corey Road

3.1 mi · 7 min · Corey Road
10

Turn left onto Valkaria Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Valkaria Road
11

Turn right onto Ponderosa Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Ponderosa Road
12

Arrive at destination

Ponderosa Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 192 / New Haven Avenue

Turn right onto US 192 / New Haven Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 509 / Minton Road

Turn left onto CR 509 / Minton Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Miami

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
7.3 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

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 173 Toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
5
7.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | FL 514 / Malabar Road

Turn left onto FL 514 / Malabar Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.28 one way

$4.55 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $2.48 $4.95
premium $4.72 $2.66 $5.32
diesel $5.61 $3.16 $6.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57
EV Truck/SUV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Melbourne Village, FL

Morning in Melbourne Village on Sunday

Local time

8:03 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

Destination

Grant-Valkaria, FL

Morning in Grant-Valkaria on Sunday

Local time

8:03 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

28m 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 as you navigate your way through the region. This route relies on a mix of Corey Road, Minton Road, and Malabar Road, with only 15% of your travel taking place on highways. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch lasts just 3.1 miles on Corey Road, meaning the drive stays active and requires your focus on local navigation. The personality of this road is distinctly suburban and technical rather than a fast, monotonous interstate experience. Be prepared to navigate frequent turns as you transition between these local thoroughfares, keeping the pace steady throughout the short 28-minute duration.

Only 15% 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: 3.1 mi on Corey 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 192 / New Haven Avenue.

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 14.3 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 0.4 miles (US 192 / New Haven Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CR 509 / Minton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

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 Melbourne Village, FL to Grant-Valkaria, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Malabar along the way.

Malabar

7.3 mi in | ~13m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (15%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Corey 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: at 0.4 miles (US 192 / New Haven Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CR 509 / Minton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grant-Valkaria, 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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