Origin
Melbourne Village, FL
Afternoon in Melbourne Village on Sunday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Melbourne Village, FL to Cocoa, FL
Drive Time
34m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Melbourne Village, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Cocoa, FL
Elly Mar Tamayor
Trip Overview
The drive from Melbourne Village, FL to Cocoa, FL covers 33 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Haven Avenue, I 95 North, FL 519 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.51 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
16.5 miles from Melbourne Village, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 33 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Haven Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Melbourne Village, FL to Cocoa, FL is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Melbourne Village, FL to Cocoa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 519 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Fiske Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fiske Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dixon Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cocoa Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bedford Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
New Haven Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne Village, FL and Cocoa, FL.
1
Start on Dayton Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayton Boulevard
2
Turn right onto New Haven Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
New Haven Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Daytona Beach
4
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
15 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward FL 519: Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, Viera
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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FL 519: Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, Viera
6
Keep slight left
161 ft
·
6 sec
7
Turn left onto South Fiske Boulevard
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Fiske Boulevard
8
Continue on Fiske Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fiske Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Dixon Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dixon Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Cocoa Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cocoa Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Bedford Place
440 ft
·
19 sec
·
Bedford Place
12
Keep slight right to continue on Bedford Place
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bedford Place
13
Turn left
46 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn right onto Manor Drive
10 ft
·
1 sec
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Manor Drive
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.5 miles from Melbourne Village, FL, or about 17m into the drive.
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 33 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.5 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cocoa, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Melbourne Village, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Melbourne Village, FL
This is one driving day of about 33 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Melbourne Village, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Melbourne Village, FL · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Melbourne Village, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cocoa, FL
The final approach into Cocoa, 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 Cocoa, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.51 one way
$11.03 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| premium | $4.90 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Cocoa, FL
Afternoon in Cocoa on Sunday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Melbourne Village, FL to Cocoa, FL covers 33 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Haven Avenue, I 95 North, FL 519. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Melbourne Village, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Melbourne Village, FL to Cocoa, FL is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Melbourne Village, FL to Cocoa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Melbourne Village, FL to Cocoa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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