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Trip from Melbourne Village, FL to Satellite Beach, FL

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

Drive Time

24m

Distance

11.7 mi

19 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 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m

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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Satellite Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Melbourne Village to Satellite Beach, this 11.7-mile trip is a straightforward local transit. You can expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day outing. Budgeting for this route is simple, as you will likely spend only $2 on fuel for the entire journey. Since this is a short trip within Florida, you do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or long-distance logistics. Navigating via South Wickham Road, West Eau Gallie Boulevard, and Highway A1A will get you to your destination efficiently. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that allows you to transition between these two Florida locations without any stress.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Wickham Road 2.7 mi 5m
Highway A1A 2.7 mi 5m
West Eau Gallie Boulevard 2.5 mi 4m
Eau Gallie Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
East Eau Gallie Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
Montreal Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
West Pine Road 0.2 mi 1m
South Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Wickham Road — 2.7 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Dayton Boulevard

171 ft · 12 sec · Dayton Boulevard
2

Turn left onto South Drive

0.2 mi · 50 sec · South Drive
3

Continue on West Pine Road

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Pine Road
4

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Sheridan Road
5

Turn right onto CR 509

2.7 mi · 5 min · South Wickham Road
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto FL 518

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Eau Gallie Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Continue on FL 518

0.6 mi · 1 min · Montreal Avenue
8

Continue on FL 518

1.5 mi · 2 min · Eau Gallie Boulevard
9

Continue on FL 518

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Eau Gallie Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto SR A1A

2.7 mi · 5 min · Highway A1A
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Arrive at destination

SR A1A

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Drive

Turn left onto South Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | Sheridan Road

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

Navigation decision point

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 509 / South Wickham Road

Turn right onto CR 509 / South Wickham Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | FL 518 / West Eau Gallie Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 518 / West Eau Gallie Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
4
9 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR A1A / Highway A1A

Turn left onto SR A1A / Highway A1A

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.86 one way

$3.72 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $2.03 $4.05
premium $4.72 $2.18 $4.35
diesel $5.61 $2.58 $5.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.02 $0.47
EV Truck/SUV 4.7 0 $1.64 $0.75

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

Late night in Melbourne Village on Sunday

Local time

3:31 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

Satellite Beach, FL

Late night in Satellite Beach on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

6 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

24m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, where the longest uninterrupted stretch spans only 2.7 miles along South Wickham Road. Because the roads are constantly shifting, you should stay alert and ready for frequent turns throughout the 24-minute duration. The character of the drive is defined by its local, stop-and-go nature rather than long, open stretches. This makes for a hands-on driving experience where your focus will remain on the immediate road conditions as you transition from Melbourne Village toward the coast.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on South Wickham Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 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 24m drive. You will face about 5 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 (South Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 509 / South Wickham Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on South Wickham 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: near the start (South Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 509 / South Wickham Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Satellite Beach, 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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