How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Cocoa, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Cocoa, FL is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Cocoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Cocoa.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 519: Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, Viera
1318 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Fiske Boulevard
4.2 mi · 8 min · South Fiske Boulevard
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Continue on Fiske Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fiske Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dixon Boulevard
2052 ft · 45 sec · Dixon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cocoa Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Cocoa Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bedford Place
134 m · 19 sec · Bedford Place
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Keep slight right to continue on Bedford Place
34 m · 9 sec · Bedford Place
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Turn left
14 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Manor Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Manor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Cocoa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Cocoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Cocoa?
The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 84.8 miles from Cocoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Cocoa.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Saint Lucie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Cocoa. Straight-line distance: 160.67 mi (258.58 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cocoa
City in Brevard County, Florida, United States
| Population | 18,694 |
| Coordinates | 28.3861200, -80.7420000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cocoa (-80.742, 28.38612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.58 | $55.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.38 | $58.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.10 | $52.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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