Origin
Micco, FL
Late night in Micco on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Micco, FL to Melbourne, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Micco, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Melbourne, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Micco to Melbourne is 15.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via US 1, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop across Florida's east coast is a quick transition between two communities within the same state. You'll primarily be on US 1, a well-traveled highway that connects coastal towns. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous drive or as a brief segment within a larger Florida road trip. Consider it for a straightforward journey with minimal planning needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 15.5 mi | 23m |
| East Fee Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Waverly Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 15.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Micco, FL and Melbourne, FL.
1
Start on US 1
15 mi
·
23 min
·
US 1
2
Turn left onto East Fee Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Fee Avenue
3
Turn right onto Waverly Place
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Waverly Place
4
Arrive at destination
Waverly Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 15.5 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
15.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Fee Avenue
Turn left onto East Fee Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Waverly Place
Turn right onto Waverly Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.03 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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, FL
Late night in Melbourne on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly a highway-focused experience, with 98% of the route utilizing major roads like US 1, East Fee Avenue, and Waverly Place. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on US 1, covering 15.5 miles, indicating a largely consistent pace for most of the journey. Expect a straightforward driving profile, characteristic of coastal highways that prioritize efficient travel between points. The road maintains its highway feel throughout, offering a predictable and direct path from start to finish.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and East Fee Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in near East Fee Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Micco, FL to Melbourne, FL is easy. At 24m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (East Fee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (Waverly Place): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.8 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 (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on US 1. 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 15.5 miles (East Fee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (Waverly Place): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Melbourne, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Melbourne, FL
More trips to Melbourne, FL
Explore more options from Micco, FL or browse trips ending in Melbourne, FL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.