Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Photo: Hetvi Patel
The drive from Cocoa, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 30.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, South Fiske Boulevard, Palm Bay Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.3 miles from Cocoa, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
This is a 43m highway drive covering 30.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and South Fiske Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.6 miles on I 95.
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.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Dixon Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Fiske Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 95 South: Miami
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward CR 516: Palm Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Continue toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Cocoa, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
Start on Manor Drive
Turn left
Turn right onto Bedford Place
Turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto Dixon Boulevard
Turn left onto Fiske Boulevard North
Continue on FL 519
Turn left
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn straight onto CR 516
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30.7 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.3 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palm Bay, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cocoa, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cocoa, FL
This is one driving day of about 30.7 miles and 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.3 mi from Cocoa, FL · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Cocoa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Palm Bay, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Palm Bay, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.13 one way
$10.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.90 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Cocoa on Saturday
Local time
10:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Palm Bay on Saturday
Local time
10:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Orlando, FL
15 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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