How far is Palm Bay, FL from Cocoa, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Cocoa, FL is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.57 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.03 mi
41.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.03 mi
Kilometers
41.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.57 mi
Kilometers
49.19 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cocoa
Sun, Apr 12, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 12, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-12T10:55
Arrive Cocoa
Sun, Apr 12, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Palm Bay
15.3 mi
00h 21m
To Cocoa
15.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Cocoa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Cocoa.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2517 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 519: Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, Viera

    1318 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Fiske Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 8 min · South Fiske Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Fiske Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fiske Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dixon Boulevard

    2052 ft · 45 sec · Dixon Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cocoa Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Cocoa Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bedford Place

    134 m · 19 sec · Bedford Place

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Bedford Place

    34 m · 9 sec · Bedford Place

  12. 12

    Turn left

    14 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Manor Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · Manor Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manor Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Cocoa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
19.7 mi · 64%
South Fiske Boulevard
4.17 mi · 14%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 13%
Fiske Boulevard
1.24 mi · 4%
Cocoa Boulevard
0.65 mi · 2%
Dixon Boulevard
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

19.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
00h 21m from Palm Bay
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Cocoa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Cocoa?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Palm Bay and 15.2 miles from Cocoa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Cocoa.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Shores, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Shores.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Cocoa. Straight-line distance: 26.03 mi (41.89 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Cocoa

#2 Cocoa

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Population18,694
Coordinates28.3861200, -80.7420000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Cocoa (-80.742, 28.38612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.48
Round trip
$8.96
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.48 $8.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.96 $9.93
Premium $4.90 $5.29 $10.58
Diesel $4.35 $4.70 $9.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Cocoa. The current time is 10:55:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.